Power Systems Modeling 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 Power System Modeling (PSM) department is responsible for updating and maintaining the Energy Management System (EMS) that is used by PJM to operate the electric grid.  PSM interacts with Transmission Owners, and various departments within PJM to ensure the EMS has the most up to date substation configurations, equipment, and parameters for both current day, and what is changing in the next 6-9 months. PSM is also responsible for maintaining the Model Manager tool used to capture all model updates, graphical drawings, metering, and equipment ratings. 

The principle job responsibilities of the PSM co-op are: 

• Graphical power station diagram creation and editing on a daily basis in response to both internal and external requests.  Bulk display editing in support of quarterly model updates. Specialty display creation and project work as required by PJM dispatch and Outage departments.
• Assist Model Engineers with tasks related to modeling, design documentation, and testing of new features and tools for the Model Management system as needed. 
• The student will be given specific assignments on these systems, which are needed to provide accurate and valid snapshots of the bulk transmission power system for the PJM dispatchers to monitor. They will gain a unique perspective of how the PJM power grid is controlled on a daily basis. 

Required Skills:

• Strong ability to work independently, multi-task, and be self-motivated
• Demonstrate a high attention to detail
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (outlook, excel)
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex issues
• Excellent customer interaction skills
• Learning agility, willingness to learn a lot in short period of time
• Basic electric system knowledge 

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

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

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.