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Pjm - Audubon, PA
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The (Sr./Lead) Engineer in the transmission planning department will play a crucial role in developing the transmission expansion plan for the PJM interconnection. This position involves close collaboration with a skilled team to perform transmission expansion analysis, supporting the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan. The role requires a deep understanding of NERC standards and involves conducting reliability assessments, identifying system reinforcements, and developing innovative analysis methods to enhance the planning process.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with NERC standards applicable to PJM as the Reliability Coordinator, Planning Authority, and Transmission Planner.
- Perform power system analysis for the development of the baseline Regional Transmission Expansion Plan.
- Identify and evaluate necessary transmission system reinforcements to resolve reliability and operational constraints.
- Conduct adequacy and reliability assessments for the PJM system.
- Develop and maintain transmission system models for the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan.
- Prepare reports and presentations to support the Transmission Planning Division's activities.
- Develop recommendations for PJM management regarding new bulk power facilities, programs, procedures, and policies.
- Collaborate with transmission owner staff to refine the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan.
- Work with other members of the System Planning Division to address complex engineering problems.
- Represent PJM on industry committees and stakeholder groups related to planning and engineering.
Requirements
- BS degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
- At least 5 years of experience with PJM (or similar ISO/RTO) reliability criteria testing methodologies.
- At least 5 years of experience in programming development of analytical and automation tools for reliability criteria testing.
- Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail.
- Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Ability to use mathematical and electrical theory.
- Ability to troubleshoot and provide technical support.
Nice-to-haves
- MS or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions.
- Experience using PSS/e (power system analysis program).
