(Sr.) Engineer/Analyst I (II)

Location: Audubon, PA (Hybrid)

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

*Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid*

The Resource Adequacy Planning Department is primarily responsible for the reliable, economic, and coordinated operation of the PJM Interconnection in accordance with PJM Planning principles and standards and the applicable NERC Regional Reliability Standards. The department performs technical studies in support of the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan, PJM Capacity Market, and the provisions of the Reliability Assurance Agreement. The (Sr.) Engineer/Analyst I (II) supports these activities by:

• Evaluating resource performance

• Developing long-term peak demand and energy forecasts

• Developing capacity expansion projections

• Performing system reliability studies

Essential Functions:

• Contribute, along with other staff, in the completion of reliability analysis using PJM applications.

• Apply sound judgment and analysis to create innovative solutions to complex engineering, forecasting, and /or systems performance issues.

• Support power system reliability by ensuring planning practices are in full compliance with applicable NERC Standards and accepted PJM procedures.

• Demonstrate an understanding of power system engineering concepts, principles, theories, regulations, standards and techniques particularly as they apply to PJM operations, planning, and markets.

• Proactively solve problems in an innovative, creative and cost-effective manner that fully addresses customer needs and reliability requirements.

• Interact effectively with PJM stakeholders in support of the resource adequacy activities of the Markets and Reliability Committee and Planning Committee.

• Establish a sense of urgency to complete tasks in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

• Demonstrate an ability to plan, execute, and complete analyses on schedule and within budget.

• Maintain an exceptional level of customer focus.

Characteristics & Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics

• 0-5 years of work experience

• Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail

• Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment

• Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis

• Experience using verbal and written communications skills

• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (MS-Word, MS-Excel and MS-PowerPoint)

Preferred:

• MBA, Business Administration

• Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions

• Experience supporting any of PJM's Committees

• Experience with analytical software and coding; knowledge of Python or SAS is a plus