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California ISO · 15 hours ago

Sr Power Systems Technology Engineer (Hybrid)

Folsom, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$117K/yr - $196K/yr

5+ years exp

California ISO is responsible for managing the flow of electricity across California's power grid. The Sr Power Systems Technology Engineer will work on complex engineering projects, providing expertise in software for market operations and ensuring reliability in electricity delivery.

EnergyNon ProfitPower Grid

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs all functional testing of existing applications and new features added in the domain of Day-Ahead/Real-time Market, Market Quality Solutions and Transmission Network Applications (State Estimator (SE) and Real Time Contingency Analysis (RTCA) in EMS, Voltage Stability Analysis (VSA) and Dynamic Stability Analysis (DSA). Validates that software and network model meets the business rules, policies, and operation reliability

Provides support to the operations floor (including occasionally scheduled in-person), including day-ahead, hour-ahead and real-time desks. Provides training, guidance, and supervisory support for on-call staff

Demonstrates knowledge of policy issues and related matters. Anticipates, identifies and resolves engineering-related problems and potential problems within assigned areas

Maintains the current applications, analyzes system errors from multiple angles, and works with others to determine root causes. Focuses on prompt recovery of the system and provides timely problem resolution. Partners with other staff to define functional requirements for Market Operations and advanced Network Applications and increase mutual understanding of the capability of optional computer solutions to satisfy needs

Integrates, enhances, improves, tests, and supports Day-Ahead Market (DAM), Real-Time Market, Market Quality Services (MQS) applications as well as other advanced applications related to operations

Performs the duties needed to supplement designing, testing and documenting user training or other such activities, when necessary

Qualification

Power SystemsEnergy Management SystemsAdvanced network applicationsCIMXMLReal-time systemsMarket operationWeb servicesOracleSQLProfessional Engineering certificationAnalytical thinkingMicrosoft Office SuiteVerbal communicationWritten communicationProblem solvingTeamwork

Required

A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Power Systems or Computer Science

Equivalent years of education and training, plus five (5) or more years related experience

Experience with one or more of the following is required: Power Systems, Power Systems Operations, Energy Management Systems (EMS), Advanced network applications, CIMXML, Real-time systems, Market operation, Web services, Oracle, SQL

Requires electric utility/power operations experience

Strong verbal and written communication and documentation skills required, with a demonstrated attention to detail

Ability to use deductive reasoning and analytical thinking with sound judgment and decision-making skills

Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are also essential

Must be self-starting and willing and able to work independently in a dynamic corporate organization under pressure of tight deadlines and aggressive expectations

Problem solving skills with the ability to influence others without direct authority

Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

Master Degree preferred

Professional Engineering certification is desirable

Benefits

Relocation assistance is available.

Flexible work arrangements

Company

California ISO

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The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid.

Founded in 1998

Folsom, California, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.caiso.com/

H1B Sponsorship

California ISO has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (37)

2024 (16)

2023 (18)

2022 (26)

2021 (18)

2020 (15)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Mark Rothleder

Chief Operating Officer

Roger E. Collanton

Vice President, General Counsel

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