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Engineer
Job ID: 126
Working Location: Norristown, PA
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Required Experience: 1 year
Required Education: Bachelors Degree
Travel Required: 0%

Job Description
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
The Transmission Planning Department is primarily responsible for the Regional Transmission Expansion Planning process, the Generator Interconnection Process, the Merchant Transmission Interconnection process and the assessment of long-term transmission system adequacy and reliability. The Engineer-Transmission Planning supports this mission by assembling and analyzing key power system data and documenting the results.


Essential Skills
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In support of PJMs Vision and Mission, the Engineer, Transmission Planning will support the objectives that affect the System Planning Division power system analysis activities.
Perform power system analyses and document analysis results.
Perform adequacy and reliability assessments for the PJM System.
Perform analyses related to regional transmission expansion and generator interconnection
Apply sound engineering judgement to create innovative solutions to complex engineering problems
Proactively works with other members of the System Planning Division to ensure that employees with a need to know are planning the system and markets with detailed knowledge of engineering principles, PJM accepted practices, in a manner that is consistent with the government regulations.
Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of power system engineering concepts, principles, theories, regulations, standards, reliability concepts and techniques especially as they apply to PJM operations, planning, and markets.
Possess a detailed understanding of PJM planning and operations.
Applies expertise in solving new and complex engineering problems and developing innovative strategies to enhance the PJM member companies' competitive edge.
Recognized as a problem solver that proactively addresses customer needs and reliability requirements with innovative, creative, and cost-effective solutions.
Establishes a sense of urgency to complete tasks in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Demonstrates ability to plan, execute, and complete complex analyses on schedule and within budget.
Demonstrates experience in planning a departmental budget for inclusion in overall company budgeting process.
Develops and implements tactical plans consistent with the departmental strategy.
Consolidates improvements and produces effective change initiatives.
Maintains an exceptional level of customer focus.
CHARACTERISTICS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
1-4 years related experience and/or training in power system analysis
Experience with various power system analysis software
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
Demonstrated ability to visualize and solve complex problems
Preferred:
General understanding of evolving industry regulatory and technical issues as they apply to the PJM system and the role of PJM as an ISO/RTO
Knowledge of power system engineering concepts, principles, theories, regulations, standards, reliability concepts and techniques especially as they apply to PJM operations and planning.
A detailed understanding of PJM operations and planning functions.
Experience using PSS/e (power system analysis program)
Ability to apply expertise in solving new and complex engineering problems and developing innovative strategies to enhance the PJM member companies' competitive edge.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.


Contact Information
Company: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
Contact: PJM Human Resources
Ref ID: 282-112