About the role

Construction Engineer managing interconnection and transmission projects for PJM system reliability. Collaborating with stakeholders and overseeing project management functions in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison and develop required external interfaces between PJM and the key stakeholders regarding design and scheduling of new connections across the PJM footprint.
Cultivate and sustain strong, strategic partnerships with stakeholders, managing negotiations to achieve favorable outcomes and support long-term collaboration
Develop and coordinate work plans for generation and transmission system reinforcement projects involving multiple customer needs across multiple Transmission Owner systems.
Perform project management functions related to establishing time lines, achievement of milestones, and critical path tasks from engineering design to management of the various interconnection agreements.
Proactively work with other members of the applicable PJM departments, and divisions, to coordinate system reinforcement requirements.
Coordinate, develop, issue and maintain interconnection studies and agreements related to generation and merchant transmission projects.
Monitor and assess existing project-management practices, and drive the adoption of improved methods and emerging progress-monitoring technologies within construction activities.
Develop and implement tactical plans that support and advance the division’s and department’s strategic direction.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or at least 5 years of equivalent, applicable work experience
At least 5 years of experience with major substation and transmission line construction and maintenance, or in power-generation operations, construction, and maintenance.
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 with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions (preferred)
Experience using PSS/e (power system analysis program) (preferred)

Medical, vision and dental insurance
401(k) plan with 100% employer match up to 5% of salary
Non-elective 401(k) employer contribution
Vacation and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Business travel and accident insurance
Child day care referral program
Employee assistance program
Adoption benefits recognized by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, which has named PJM one of the best adoption-friendly energy and utility companies in America.