What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transmission Planning Specialist position at PJM?
About the Role
We are seeking a Transmission Planning Specialist to join our team at PJM. In this role, you will be responsible for developing the transmission expansion plan in the PJM interconnection.
The successful candidate will work closely with a group of highly skilled engineers performing transmission expansion analysis supporting the development of the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan. This plan integrates baseline reliability analyses with market efficiency and interconnection analysis to identify bulk transmission system expansion or enhancement options.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop an in-depth understanding of NERC standards that apply to PJM as the Reliability Coordinator, Planning Authority, and Transmission Planner.
- Evaluate and ensure that the PJM power system test methods and procedures meet applicable NERC planning standards.
- Perform power system analysis required in the development of the baseline Regional Transmission Expansion Plan.
- Identify and evaluate transmission system reinforcements required to resolve reliability and operational constraints and to improve economic efficiency.
- Conduct adequacy and reliability assessments for the PJM system.
- Develop new and innovative analysis methods in the planning process.
- Prepare reports and presentations to support activities of the Transmission Planning Division.
- Develop recommendations to PJM management on the implementation of new bulk power facilities, programs, procedures, and policies.
- Maintain the necessary transmission system models required for the development of the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan.
- Work with transmission owner staff in the development and refinement of the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan.
- Collaborate with other members of the System Planning Division to solve complex engineering problems.
- Represent PJM on industry committees, task forces, or stakeholder groups involving topics related to planning and engineering.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in PJM (or similar ISO/RTO) reliability criteria testing methodologies.
- At least 5 years of experience programming development of analytical and automation tools for enhanced reliability criteria testing and screening.
- Able to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail.
- Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Able to use mathematical and electrical theory.
- Able to troubleshoot and provide technical support.
