(Sr.) Engineer I (II)

The Interconnection Solutions department at PJM is a team of collaborative professionals and creative thinkers that drive innovation of interconnection tools and processes.  Join our team as a Senior Engineer, where you'll play a critical role in advancing generation interconnection projects, working on high-impact projects that support energy reliability and sustainability.

In this role, you will:

• Work on an integrated team of engineers and software developers to build and maintain tools that support the process to interconnect new generation resources

• Coordinate, scope, and implement software features to streamline the work of interconnection project managers

• Explore new initiatives to increase efficiency of interconnection processes

What makes this opportunity exciting?

• Diverse Responsibilities: Balance technical analysis, software development, and stakeholder coordination, for a well-rounded and impactful role.

• Innovative Challenges: Solve complex problems at the intersection of energy planning and cutting-edge technology.

• Growth Potential: Be part of a team driving energy transformation while developing your technical and leadership skills.

Essential Functions:

• Drive innovation by contributing to the development of new tools and methods in the planning process

• Support integration with internal software applications which manage customer submitted interconnection applications

• Support integration with internal software applications that manage transmission upgrade scope and cost estimates provided by Transmission Owners

• Support automation of invoicing, cover letters, notices, and final agreements for the interconnection study process

• Partner with colleagues within the System Planning Division to tackle complex engineering challenges

• Represent PJM on industry committees, task forces, and stakeholder groups addressing planning and engineering topics

Characteristics & Qualifications:

Required:

• BS, Engineering/Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience

• At least 5 years of experience programming in python and/or C#

• At least 5 years of experience programming for development of analytical and automation tools for enhanced reliability criteria testing and screening

• 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

Preferred:

• Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions

• Familiarity with ticketing software (JIRA) and source control software (GitLabs)

• Experience programming in Microsoft VSTO and/or Angular

• Experience performing power flow analysis, interpreting results, and/or building power flow cases

• Familiarity with PSS/e, Aspen Oneliner, and/or TARA Generator Deliverability

• Experience mentoring others to perform complex studies

• Experience with LLM coding tools (CoPilot)