(Sr./Lead) Engineer I (II)

Location: Audubon, PA (Hybrid)

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

*Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid*

PJM plays an essential role in ensuring the reliability of the electricity grid covering over 65 million people in the Eastern Interconnection. PJM runs the largest competitive wholesale electricity market that looks forward to incorporate the everchanging energy landscape, adapting to the growing demand for electricity, new regulatory policies, and the clean energy transition.

The generation department at PJM is at the forefront of innovation in the power generation industry. Our mission is to maintain grid reliability through ensuring reliable power delivery from generators of various technologies. We are seeking a candidate with a blend of generation operational experience and domain and data expertise. The (Sr./Lead) Engineer I (II) will focus on improving generator performance metrics and analysis, while developing monitoring and prediction tools as part of a larger team of generation subject matter experts.

How you will make a difference on the team:

• Hands-on experience working directly with PJM's 24x7 Dispatchers who operate the grid

• Highly visible and meaningful work with reports to large audiences and executives

• Variety of projects based on skillset/interests ranging from highly technical data analytics to project management

• Numerous generation business areas to become subject matter expert including outage planning, operational data gathering/analysis, gas-electric coordination, Black Start services, compliance with industry standards, performance monitoring and reporting, and many more

• Working with team members to solve real-time operational issues

• Direct interactions with stakeholders, including generation owners, market participants, and industry leaders across both electric and gas sectors

Essential Functions:

• Identification and reporting of generation performance, including development of internal generator performance tools; outreach with generation resource owners as needed to resolve issues.

• Create and maintain visualization to portray findings from data analysis on various generation related datasets.

• Quantifying and modelling of business risk to allow for predictive forecasting.

• Manage day to day generator outage request process with an eye on enhancements to improve efficiency and evolving resource adequacy landscape.

• Provide technical guidance and support to generation team to tackle complex generation related problems and facilitate innovative solutions.

Characteristics & Qualifications:

Required:

• BS, Engineering, Information Systems or at least 4 years of experience in data analytics within the field of power generation

• 0-5 years of experience working in the power industry or a related field

• Experience in the application of advanced planning, modeling and analytical techniques

• Experience with the Analytical Process including data collection and organization

• Experience in analyzing large volumes of data and creating summary reports

• Ability to communicate effectively with management, peers, and customers

• 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

• Ability to visualize and solve complex problems

Preferred:

• MS, Engineering

• At least 4 years of experience with Data Analytics using Python, SQL, Advanced Excel, Tableau, Databricks, Technical Writing

• At least 4 years of experience working directly with generator operations

• Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions

• Experience using PSS/e (power system analysis program)

• Experience in weather risk analysis

• Experience in the Generation and Transmission functions