Sr. Engineer I (II) - Stability Studies

Hybrid* The Stability Engineer will perform reliability analysis in support of the development of the New Services Requests in the PJM Interconnection Process.

Responsibilities

• The PJM Interconnection Process involves the study of various types of New Services requests which are submitted by Project Developers and Eligible Customers.
• The proposed interconnections are evaluated by the Interconnection Analysis (IA) Interconnection Planning Analysis group for compliance with NERC and RFC standards as well as PJM and Transmission Owner planning principles.
• The Engineer will also engage in a variety of other adequacy and reliability assessments that support the planning function and the main goals and objectives of the IA department.
• Perform power system analysis and dynamic stability analysis required in the development of System Impact Study reports for New Service Requests.
• Evaluate transmission system reinforcements required to resolve reliability issues on the transmission system identified through analysis.
• Work with Transmission Owner staff in the development and refinement of the required reinforcements necessary to maintain the reliability of the transmission system.
• Support data reviews for New Service Requests prior to inclusion in base case model for analysis.
• Support the creation and maintenance of power flow and dynamics cases and individual project models used for analysis by IPA.
• Manage multiple projects and coordinate with PJM contractors to delegate, prioritize and review the work performed by them Prepare technical reports and/or presentations of analyses performed, conclusions and recommendations
• Support PJM business practice manual development, updates and communication to stakeholders.
• Identify, coordinate and assist with the development of new and innovative methods in the planning process.
• Work with other members of the System Planning Division to solve complex engineering problems and to resolve process coordination issues.
• Represent PJM on industry committees, task forces, or stakeholder groups involving issues related to planning and engineering.

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering At least 4 years of applicable work experience in power systems.
• Knowledge and experience with power system software such as PSSE, TARA and PSCAD to perform dynamic studies of interconnection power systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiar with applicable NERC and IEEE standards
• 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 Experience using effective verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to visualize and solve complex problems

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Engineering Experience working with PSSE (library and user written) and PSCAD models for synchronous and inverter based generation, power electronic devices, HVDC, FACTs, etc.
• Hands on experience with programming tools such as Python, FORTRAN, etc. to develop/enhance automation scripts Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions Experience using PSS/e (power system analysis program)