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 and the provisions of the Reliability Assurance Agreement. The department is also critical in establishing inputs to the Reliability Pricing Model (the PJM Capacity Market) as well as supporting long-term scenario development through capacity expansion analysis. The (Sr./Lead) Analyst/Engineer supports these activities by:
Evaluating resource performance
Developing long-term peak demand and energy forecasts
Performing system and local reliability/resource adequacy studies
Performing capacity expansion analysis
Essential Functions:
Contribute, along with other staff, in the completion of load forecasting studies, resource adequacy, and economic 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.
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, Economics or equivalent work experience
0-5 years of work experience
0-5 years of experience in statistical and data analysis programming languages (e.g. SAS, Python)
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:
Master's Degree in Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or equivalent work experience
At least 5 years of experience
0-5 years of experience Experience in visualization tools (e.g. Tableau)
Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions