Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid
The Engineer/Analyst Real-time Market Operations is responsible for monitoring PJM Real Time LMP and Ancillary Service calculations and reviewing prices for accuracy prior to posting. In this role, the Engineer/Analyst also has responsibility for documenting and testing enhancements to the applications supported by Real Time Market Operations. The Engineer, Real-time Market Operations must also support ad hoc tasks that require data retrieval and analysis to further support the foundational knowledge of PJM's Market Clearing Engines.
Essential Functions:
Monitor PJM Real Time LMP calculation and review prices for accuracy prior to posting.
Understand and operate PJM's Ancillary Service Markets (Synchronized Reserve, Non-Synchronized Reserve and Regulation).
Understand and operate PJM's Day Ahead Energy.
Support PJM's 24x7 operation, which, may include overtime and weekend work schedules to support
Perform analysis and document results.
Provide customer support and training.
Work with other members of the department, Market Services Division and System Operations Division in problem-solving and streamlining processes related to markets, including designing and/or developing applications to streamline such processes.
Provide support for documenting and testing enhancements to the applications supported by Real-Time Market Operations.
Work with PJM stakeholders through the committee process and work with neighboring ISO/RTOs to ensure adherence to the PJM Tariff, JOAs, and/or Manuals.
Understand the PJM Tariff, JOAs, and/or Manuals, evaluate changes for any potential impacts and recommend actions to management.
Characteristics and Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, 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:
Master's degree in Engineering
Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions
Experience using PSS/e (power system analysis program)
Employees at PJM work collaboratively to maintain the reliability of North America's largest centrally dispatched electric grid and to operate one of the world's largest competitive wholesale electricity markets. PJM is an independent, federally regulated regional transmission organization, or power grid operator. PJM coordinates the movement and trade of wholesale electricity in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia, keeping the lights on for 61 million people in the region. We seek talented candidates who thrive in a diverse, challenging and creative environment where they have opportunities to grow, learn new skills and build a career.