NYISO · 2 weeks ago
Planning Engineer, Interconnection Studies
Rensselaer, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$74K/yr - $124K/yr
3+ years expThe New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity across the state and is seeking a Planning Engineer in its Interconnection Studies department. The role involves coordinating and performing technical studies related to the interconnection of new generation, transmission, and load facilities, as well as providing technical coordination with various stakeholders.
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 and interconnection facility studies including the Interconnection Customers, transmission owners, consultants, etc
Performs or reviews the technical analysis (steady state, short circuit, and/or stability analysis, etc.) 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
Leads and/or participates in project study meetings
Participates and presents at stakeholder meetings as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required; a concentration in power systems preferred
3+ years of experience in the areas of power system planning or design, especially planning or design of transmission system facilities preferred
Experience with computer programs used in transmission planning or interconnection studies such as power flow, short circuit and/or transient stability
Knowledge of reliability standards and practices related to power system planning and design
Preferred
a concentration in power systems
planning or design of transmission system facilities preferred
Knowledge of the following software tools is desired: Power Flow (Siemens PTI PSS/E & PowerGEM TARA), Steady State 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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