NYISO · 5 hours ago
Associate Planning Engineer, Generation Integration
Rensselaer, New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$69K/yr - $115K/yr
0+ years expThe New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity on more than 11,000 circuit-miles of high-voltage transmission lines. The Associate Planning Engineer coordinates and reviews technical studies related to the interconnection of proposed new generation, transmission, and load facilities to the New York State transmission system.
ElectronicsEnergy
Responsibilities
Reviews proposed project facilities including the conceptual design for interconnection of the project to the NYS transmission system and associated modeling data provided for the project
Prepares base cases to be used in interconnection studies
Provides technical coordination with others involved in the performance of interconnection studies including the project developers, transmission owners, consultants, etc
Performs or reviews the technical analysis (power flow, short circuit, and/or stability analysis) for interconnection studies
Evaluates and identifies any system upgrade facilities and/or system deliverability upgrades required for proposed projects and develops cost estimates for the identified upgrades
Prepares and/or reviews interconnection study reports and associated documentation
Participates in project study meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required
Good teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills required
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documents
Ability to write technical documents or presentations with tables, charts and graphs
Ability to comprehend and apply advanced mathematical principles such as calculus, modern algebra and/or statistical theory
Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations and proofs of theorems
Intermediate competency in Windows operating environment using MS Office applications, e-mail and internet programs
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a range of intellectual and practical problems
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.)
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables
Preferred
A concentration in electric power system engineering is preferred
Master's degree is desired
Course studies related to power system planning and design, particularly transmission planning or design are highly desired
Experience in electric power systems helpful; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Knowledge of the following software tools is desired: Power Flow (Siemens PTI PSS/E & PowerGEM TARA), Transfer Capability Analysis (PowerGEM TARA program or equivalent), Stability (primarily PSS/E), Short Circuit (primarily ASPEN)
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Comprehensive benefits package
Innovative reward programs
Company
NYISO
Reliably managing NY’s power grid & energy markets
501-1000 employees
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