The (Sr./Lead) Engineer/Analyst, Market Simulation, supports the Market Simulation Department mission by performing day-to-day FTR/ARR, Market Efficiency Economic Transmission Planning process, Market Software Support/Enhancement and other ad hoc tasks requiring analysis, reports, coordination, stakeholder efforts, documentation and etc.
Essential Functions:
Support day-to-day FTR/ARR, Market Efficiency, Market Application Support efforts including internal process documentation.
Perform power flow analysis as required to support the Market Simulation group.
Perform economic transmission planning in support of the PJM Regional Transmission Expansion Plan using the PROMOD unit commitment market simulation optimization tool.
Support the Market Simulation group in developing and maintaining the Market Efficiency database that is used for economic transmission planning.
Prepare reports and presentations to support the activities of the Market Simulation group.
Support and lead the RTEP Order 1000 Market Efficiency proposal window process.
Work with other members of the Market Services Division, Planning Division, System Operations Division, IT Division and Legal Personal in problem-solving and streamlining processes related to FTR, Market Efficiency and Market Application Support.
Maintain and enhance FTR, Market Efficiency and Market Application Support internal process documentation.
Represent PJM on industry committees, task forces, or stakeholder groups involving issues related to the PJM markets.
Interpret the PJM Tariff, OA, JOAs, and Manuals, evaluate enhancements for any potential impacts and recommend actions to management.
Characteristics & Qualifications: Required:
BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent work experience
0-5 years of experience Powerflow analysis using PSS/e, TARA, PowerWorld
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 in the theory and application of power flow, short circuit and system dynamics as well as power system analysis methods
Preferred:
MS degree in Engineering
At least 5 years of experience Electric market simulation software tool such as PROMOD, Plexos, GridView, or MAPs.
Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions
Experience using PSS/e (power system analysis program)
Experience in the Generation and Transmission functions
Experience with power system components and their database models
Ability to use SAS to analyze complex data, to test hypotheses and to draw conclusions
Experience with power flow applications such as PSS/E, PSS-MUST, TARA, PAAC, EMS or equivalent
