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Analyst/Engineer I (II) (Engineering)



Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

The Analyst/Engineer, Markets Coordination performs market-related functions to support the PJM System Operators to ensure efficient market operations while maintaining reliability and stability of the power grid. The Engineer/Analyst also supports the market-related activities in the Market Services Division which have impact on the power system operations.

Essential Functions:

  • Support power system reliability by ensuring operations are in compliance with applicable NERC standards and PJM operating and emergency procedures.

  • Responsible for performing analysis evaluating the effectiveness of PJM operations and the efficiency of PJM markets.

  • Coordinate and follow-up on issues affecting PJM operations, PJM markets and market-to-market coordination with neighboring RTO/ISOs.

  • Ability to manage effective operations of the Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED), Perfect Dispatch, Reliability Assessment Commitment (RAC) and CT Optimizer (CTO) applications.

  • Ability to evaluate data related to power system operations and to perform what-if analysis to improve the overall system operations.

  • Ability to understand the operational and technical aspects of PJM's Markets including Day-Ahead Market, Financial Transmission Right (FTR) Auction, Real-Time Locational Marginal Price calculation, Ancillary Services Market, Shortage Pricing and FTR revenue adequacy.

  • Ability to provide customer support.

  • Ability to work with other members of the System Operations Division, Market Services Division, and IT Integration Division in problem-solving and streamlining processes.

  • Provide detailed analytical evaluations and act as a problem solver, proactively addressing business needs and requirements with innovative, creative, and cost-effective solutions.

  • Work with the System Operator Training Department to design training programs on using market tools and understanding the market implication of dispatcher actions and/or new market rules.

  • Work confidently with the dispatching staff to achieve operation and market excellence.

  • May be required to provide off-hour control room support during special system operating conditions.

  • Provide on-call support to real-time dispatch applications, such as Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED), Reliability Assessment Commitment (RAC) and CT Optimizer (CTO).

Characteristics and Qualifications:
Required:

  • BS degree in Engineering; Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent work experience

  • 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

Preferred

  • MS degree in Engineering

  • Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions

  • Experience using PSS/e (power system analysis program)

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