Natalie Tacka Furtaw is a skilled engineer currently serving as a Senior Engineer II in Applied Innovation at PJM Interconnection since June 2015. In this role, Natalie focuses on strategic research, development, and integration of solutions for evolving grid operations, wholesale electricity markets, and system planning. Previous positions at PJM include Senior Engineer I, Engineer II, and Engineer I across various capacities, including a rotational leadership development program. Areas of expertise encompass generation analysis, gas-electric coordination, market operations, and infrastructure planning. In addition to engineering, Natalie is a barre3 instructor, promoting community through fitness since January 2023. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from Lehigh University and a Master of Science in Sustainable Engineering with a focus on Energy Systems from Villanova University.
March, 2023 - present
June, 2021
March, 2019
June, 2018
June, 2015