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Sr. (Lead) Engineer I (II) (Finance)

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

The Generation Department at PJM is at the forefront of innovation in the power generation industry. Our mission is to maintain

grid reliability through ensuring reliable power delivery from generators of various technologies. We are seeking a dynamic

candidate with extensive experience in generation operations to join our growing team and lead our efforts in managing the

evolving resource mix.

As an Engineer on the team, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the operation and maintenance of the power generation

facilities in PJM's footprint. You will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and efficiency of our

power generators. The Generation Department personnel are considered to be PJM's subject matter experts in a variety of

business functions including generation activities, support for generator operational data requirements, resolution of

operational issues, generation outage planning and reporting, generation performance monitoring, gas-electric coordination,

generation related ancillary market support including black start services, and generator compliance issues. You will have the

opportunity to engage in all the aforementioned areas in addition to cross-divisional efforts that the team is often involved in.

Essential Functions:

Manage generator outage request process, and monitoring of reserve margins.
• Identification and reporting of generation performance, including development of internal generator performance tools; outreach with generation resource owners as needed to resolve issues.
• Continuous enhancement of PJM outage processing tool to maximize outage coordination and reporting.
• Obtain and maintain generator data for various databases and applications, including administration of generator owner data surveys and seasonal fuel inventory surveys.
• Maintain applicable PJM manuals and support NERC Standards development and compliance activities as required.
• Support for Generation Department initiatives with PJM stakeholder groups, including presentations.
• Develop solutions to complex challenges in the generation space such as the ongoing energy transition

Characteristics and Qualifications:
Required:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering or equivalent work experience
Experience with generation operations
At least 5 years of work experience
Experience/interest in power industry, specifically generator operations
Understanding of bulk electric system
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)
Ability to understand business needs, while establishing and maintaining a high level of customer trust and confidence
Experience with the basic principles and theory of electricity and interconnected system operations
Ability to possess interpersonal skills with a work behavior that exhibits energy, drive, and motivation

Preferred:

Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions
Experience supporting any of PJM Committees
Experience in the Generation and Transmission functions
Ability to solve problems that proactively address customer needs and requirements with innovative, creative, and cost-
effective solutions
Experience with renewable energy resources and associated technology

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Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

The Generation Department at PJM is at the forefront of innovation in the power generation industry. Our mission is to maintain

grid reliability through ensuring reliable power delivery from generators of various technologies. We are seeking a dynamic

candidate with extensive experience in generation operations to join our growing team and lead our efforts in managing the

evolving resource mix.

As an Engineer on the team, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the operation and maintenance of the power generation

facilities in PJM's footprint. You will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and efficiency of our

power generators. The Generation Department personnel are considered to be PJM's subject matter experts in a variety of

business functions including generation activities, support for generator operational data requirements, resolution of

operational issues, generation outage planning and reporting, generation performance monitoring, gas-electric coordination,

generation related ancillary market support including black start services, and generator compliance issues. You will have the

opportunity to engage in all the aforementioned areas in addition to cross-divisional efforts that the team is often involved in.

Essential Functions:

Manage generator outage request process, and monitoring of reserve margins.

• Identification and reporting of generation performance, including development of internal generator performance tools; outreach with generation resource owners as needed to resolve issues.

• Continuous enhancement of PJM outage processing tool to maximize outage coordination and reporting.

• Obtain and maintain generator data for various databases and applications, including administration of generator owner data surveys and seasonal fuel inventory surveys.

• Maintain applicable PJM manuals and support NERC Standards development and compliance activities as required.

• Support for Generation Department initiatives with PJM stakeholder groups, including presentations.

• Develop solutions to complex challenges in the generation space such as the ongoing energy transition

Characteristics and Qualifications:Required:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering or equivalent work experience

Experience with generation operations

At least 5 years of work experience

Experience/interest in power industry, specifically generator operations

Understanding of bulk electric system

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)

Ability to understand business needs, while establishing and maintaining a high level of customer trust and confidence

Experience with the basic principles and theory of electricity and interconnected system operations

Ability to possess interpersonal skills with a work behavior that exhibits energy, drive, and motivation

Preferred:

Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions

Experience supporting any of PJM Committees

Experience in the Generation and Transmission functions

Ability to solve problems that proactively address customer needs and requirements with innovative, creative, and cost-

effective solutions

Experience with renewable energy resources and associated technology

Characteristics and Qualifications:
Required: