Reliability Engineer Co-op

PJM Interconnection is a regional transmission organization (RTO) that plays a vital role in the U.S. electric system. PJM ensures the reliability of the largest centrally dispatched control area in North America by coordinating the movement of electricity in all or parts of 13 states. PJM, acting neutrally and independently, operates the largest 
competitive wholesale electricity market in the world. PJM manages a sophisticated regional planning process for generation and transmission expansion to assure 
future electric.

The Reliability Engineering and Dispatch departments operate within the 24x7 Control Room.  They coordinate and oversee the real-time operations of the PJM Control Area, including generation dispatch, transmission monitoring and control, interchange transaction administration, generator unit scheduling, coordination with neighboring entities, and maintaining acceptable voltage profiles. These departments are dedicated to maintaining efficient and reliable operations while ensuring the bulk electrical power system runs with precision and accuracy. These functions are performed in accordance with NERC Reliability Standards. 

Additionally, these departments contribute to the development of operating procedures, policies, and instructions, ensuring industry standards are upheld. During emergencies, they are responsible for executing PJM Emergency Procedures to safeguard grid reliability at all times. Additionally, the Reliability Engineering Department conducts forward analysis, including power system reliability studies, EMS tuning, and identifying modeling issues.

Responsibilities:

This engineering co-op position coordinates with the Reliability Engineering and the Dispatch Departments, both of which operate within the Control Room as key components of the PJM System Operations Division. These departments function 24/7, overseeing and directing the real-time operation of the PJM Control Area.

The co-op will work closely with Transmission Owners to facilitate the scheduling of transmission outages in accordance with PJM Manuals. They will gain hands-on experience performing power flow analyses using the Energy Management System to develop next-day outage analysis cases. Additionally, they will be learn and apply the operational and technical aspects of PJM Operations while working with other members of the Operations, Market and Planning division. The co-op will contribute to ongoing projects that directly impact the reliability of the bulk power system. Training will be provided to perform core duties, along with opportunities to attend training classes offered by the PJM Training.

Required Skills:

• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively
• Ability to visualize and solve complex problems
• Strong analytical skills
• Be detailed oriented
• Be self-motivated and resourceful

Preferred Skills:

• Engineering course of study
• Power systems coursework/interests
• Strong computer skills

PJM will not be providing Housing/Transportation assistance, the successful candidate must be able to come on-campus.

Flexible Work Arrangement: On-campus

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SESSION RUNS FROM 9/22/2025 UNTIL 3/27/2026. IF YOU CANNOT COMMIT TO EMPLOYMENT FOR THE SESSION IN ITS ENTIRETY AND/OR NEED 
TO END THE SESSION EARLIER THAN THE END DATE OF 3/27/2026, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

PJM’s uses a third party vendor to hire student workers. If you are hired for this position, DZConneX will be your employer and should be the only employer listed on your I-20, 
if hired.