Director, Interconnection Analysis

Company: PJM Interconnection
Location: Norristown
Posted on: February 13, 2025

Job Description:

*Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid*

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The Director, Interconnection Analysis manages the Interconnection Analysis Departments to assure the reliable, and coordinated addition to the PJM grid of new generation and merchant transmission projects, in accordance with PJM Planning principles and standards and all applicable NERC and Regional Reliability Standards. The position is responsible for the the departments that run the analysis performed during the Interconnection Process . Responsibility for the analysis requires careful coordination with several other divisions in PJM and knowledge of external policies that shape new generation development. The position provides technical and strategic support to the Planning Division, the organization as a whole, and the PJM membership in addressing PJM planning and engineering issues in a competitive utility environment. The position ensures that the coordination of those various projects is carried out in a manner that is inclusive of the concerns of all stakeholder groups and is fully integrated with the other elements of the PJM planning process as well as the functions of PJM operations and markets. This position reports to the Vice President - Planning.

The Director of Interconnection Analysis will assist the Vice President - Planning in accomplishing the following goals:

Maintain the safety, adequacy, reliability, and security, of the power system.


Support the creation and operation of a robust, competitive, and non-discriminatory electric power market.


Ensure that no member or group of members has an undue influence over PJM activities.


Maintain the confidence of government entities and participants through demonstrated excellence in PJM's organizational performance.


Deliver exceptional services with integrity, efficiency, and technical innovation.




Essential Functions:

Oversee the management of analytical interconnection work such as load flow, dynamic studies, & short circuit studies in order to maintain the process schedule and provide timing & cost certainty to project developers and enable new generation to come online


Works with other RTO/ISOs in the coordination of affected system's interconnection studies to ensure timely delivery of PJM study results


Investigate new innovations in software & engineering methods to reduce process timing


Manages and provides leadership to the Interconnection Analysis departments at PJM


Creates the Interconnections Analysis sub division vision, strategy, goals and objectives and communicates it to Interconnection Leadership


Develops and implements tactical plans consistent with the division strategy


Focuses on people and leadership development in order to create a sustainable future for the division. Encourages growth among staff and management by providing consistent, constructive, and actionable feedback


Provides leadership and technical expertise and training to staff in the completion of engineering assignments that support present and future needs of PJM Planning


Develops and manages all departmental budgets within the overall company budgeting process


Prepares reports and presentations as necessary to support activities associated with the Planning Division


Manages the design, development and implementation of PJM's project management tools


Manages and coordinates the development of recommendations to PJM and member company management based on detailed knowledge of engineering industry criteria, practices, and government regulations for the implementation of new transmission projects


Develops benchmarks and measures the ongoing effectiveness of relevant processes and systems


Consolidates improvements and produces effective change initiatives


Supports the development and implementation of the strategic initiatives of the organization


Supports stakeholder outreach activities to gather input related to the implementation of the planning process and the achievement of organizational goals


Develops, communicates, and implements effective administrative strategies that support short, mid- and long-term objectives


Supports the activities of PJM or industry committees, task forces, or stakeholder groups involving issues related to planning and engineering


Coordinate with other PJM groups as needed to complete generator required upgrades and modeling changes


Coordinate with other PJM groups on compliance related issues associated with PJM Planning


Work in cooperation with Transmission Owners and developers of merchant transmission system projects and generation projects, to bring those projects into service in a timely fashion


Perform other responsibilities as directed by PJM executive leadership


Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of power system engineering concepts, principles, theories, regulations, standards, reliability concepts and techniques especially as they apply to PJM operations, planning, and markets


Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of evolving industry regulatory issues as they apply to the PJM System and the role of PJM as an RTO


Possess a detailed understanding of PJM planning and operations


Possess an in-depth understanding of the PJM Agreements and Tariffs


Empower staff to complete duties aligned with the vision


Maintain an inspired culture that is centered on integrity and customer focus




Characteristics & Qualifications:


Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience


10+ years of leadership experience in a managerial/supervisory role


5-10 years of leadership experience in a managerial/supervisory role. related work experience, which should include an in-depth knowledge of power system engineering principles, theories, regulations, standards, reliability concepts, and techniques as they apply to PJM's Planning Division




Preferred:

Master's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration


Experience with PJM Agreements and Tariffs


Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions


Experience supporting any of PJM Committees

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