PJM Interconnection
Working to perfect the flow of energy for 67 million people in 13 states and the District of Columbia.
7 hours ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Lower Providence Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Hybrid
Company Size
501-1,000 employees Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
interconnection
network upgrades
stakeholder liaison
work planning
schedule management
study issuance
The role offers a hybrid flexible work arrangement and is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the interconnection of new generation and merchant transmission projects to the PJM system, as well as overseeing network upgrades to maintain long‑term reliability and adequacy.
Key responsibilities include serving as a liaison between PJM and stakeholders such as transmission owners, generators, and developers; developing and coordinating project work plans for generation and transmission reinforcement across multiple owner systems; managing project timelines and milestones from design through interconnection service agreement signing; and working with PJM divisions to align system reinforcement requirements. The incumbent also coordinates, develops, and issues interconnection studies and agreements, monitors and improves project‑management methods, and implements tactical plans aligned with division strategy.
- Coordinate interconnection of new generation and merchant transmission projects to the PJM system
- Facilitate network upgrades to ensure long‑term reliability and adequacy of the PJM grid
- Serve as liaison with transmission owners, generators, and project developers for design and scheduling of new connections
- Develop and manage project work plans for generation and transmission reinforcement across multiple owners
- Oversee project timelines, milestones, and critical path tasks from engineering design to interconnection agreement signing
- Coordinate and issue interconnection studies and agreements for generation and merchant transmission projects
- Monitor and improve project‑management methods and adopt emerging progress‑monitoring technologies
- Implement tactical plans aligned with division and department strategy
Requirements
bachelors
field experience
quantitative analysis
troubleshooting
masters
pss/e
Required qualifications are a bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical preferred) or equivalent experience, 0–5 years of field experience with substation or transmission line construction and maintenance, strong attention to detail, quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, and the ability to apply mathematical and electrical theory and provide technical support. Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in engineering, experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning, and proficiency with PSS/E power system analysis software.
- Hold a bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical preferred) with 0–5 years of field experience in substation or transmission construction/maintenance
- Demonstrate strong quantitative and qualitative analysis, attention to detail, and technical troubleshooting skills
- Preferred: master's degree in engineering, experience with PJM operations/markets/planning, and proficiency in PSS/E
Benefits
Benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance; a 401(k) plan with a 100 % employer match up to 5 % of salary and a non‑elective contribution; paid vacation and holidays; tuition reimbursement; life, accidental death and dismemberment, short‑ and long‑term disability, and business travel insurance; child‑day‑care referral program; employee assistance program; and adoption benefits recognized by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
- Receive comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage plus a 401(k) with 100 % employer match up to 5 % of salary
- Access paid vacation, holidays, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and adoption benefits
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
PJM Interconnection manages the high-voltage electric system that provides power to 67 million people in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia. It's the largest power grid in North America. As a neutral, independent party, PJM administers a competitive wholesale electricity market. PJM’s long-term regional planning process provides a broad, interstate perspective that identifies the most effective and cost-efficient improvements to the grid to ensure reliability and economic benefits. PJM serves all or parts of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. An independent board oversees PJM’s activities. Effective governance and a collaborative stakeholder process help PJM achieve its vision: “To be the electric industry leader – today and tomorrow – in reliable operations and efficient wholesale markets.”