NYISO · 2 weeks ago
Senior Operations Engineer
Rensselaer, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $171K/yr
7+ 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. They are seeking a Senior Operations Engineer to determine system reliability transfer limits and assist management in various engineering studies and compliance analysis.
ElectronicsEnergy
Hiring Manager
Jenna Priore
Responsibilities
Perform analytical engineering system studies in the following: NYISO seasonal operating studies, NERC, NPCC and Inter-Regional study support and, when requested, provide Transmission Planning support. Examples of studies include: seasonal reliability assessments, thermal, voltage, and transient stability studies, short circuit studies, Inter-Regional transfer analysis and reliability assessments
Conduct detailed analysis of system events and disturbances. Review system events and performance after-the-fact for compliance analysis with NERC, NPCC, and NYSRC Standards, Criteria, and Rules
Support Regional Market Coordination through the calculation and evaluation of distribution factors
Maintain detailed electric power system models for the NYCA, incorporating the most accurate system representation for the neighboring Areas to represent the specific study conditions for thermal, voltage, stability short circuit analysis
Conduct reviews of NYISO controlled and secured facilities, standards and practices for installation, maintenance and testing of bulk power protective relay systems
Evaluate the effectiveness of computer simulation programs and/or other tools to ensure the safe and reliable operations of the NYISO transmission and generation resources
Prepare and maintain NYISO technical support documentation
Advise and confer with engineers in review meetings to review analysis and develop recommendations and conclusions. Provide technical support to Operations and Planning and Market Monitoring staff
Participate in internal and external committees, project teams and Market Participant working groups
Provide technical oversight to Associate Engineers
Maintain a detailed electric power system model of the NYCA in the NERC Interchange Distribution Calculator (IDC). Administer access to IDC for NYISO staff and coordinate, where necessary, data mapping between the IDC and NYISO data sourcing applications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering required with preference for coursework in power systems, electrical engineering, power system components (generation and transmission equipment, concepts and principles), mathematical modeling of power system components
Seven years of related/industry experience; knowledge of power systems and demonstrated ability to use power system applications software and tools; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Proficiency in the use of advanced Power Flow and transient stability applications software (PSS/e or PSLF), or fault current assessment applications software (ASPEN One-Liner, etc.) to perform system studies is required
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations to, and respond to questions from, internal and Market Participant working groups, Professional Societies, and the general public
Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory
Ability to work with concepts including vectors, phasors, Fourier transforms, non-linear partial differential equations, control theory and proofs of theorems
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables
Intermediate competency in Windows operating environment using MS Office (including spreadsheet and database) applications, e-mail and internet programs, and SAS (or similar) statistical analysis software
Preferred
Master's Degree (MS) preferred
Familiarity with dynamic recording devices and support software, or frequency and spectral (FFT) analysis software is desirable
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Innovative reward programs
Company
NYISO
Reliably managing NY’s power grid & energy markets
501-1000 employees
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