NYISO · 3 weeks ago
Senior Planning Engineer, Interconnection Studies
Rensselaer, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$103K/yr - $171K/yr
5+ years expThe New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity on high-voltage transmission lines across New York State. They are seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to coordinate and perform technical studies related to the interconnection of new generation and transmission facilities to the state’s 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 and/or reviews base cases to be used in interconnection studies
Provides technical coordination with others involved in the performance of interconnection studies including the interconnection customers, transmission owners, consultants, etc
Performs or reviews the technical analysis (power flow, short circuit, deliverability, 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
Leads and/or participates in project study meetings
Participates and presents at stakeholder meetings as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field required with a concentration in power systems preferred
Knowledge of reliability standards and practices related to power system planning and design
Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
Ability to write presentations and articles using prescribed techniques or style
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors
Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra and advanced 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 wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables
Preferred
Master's Degree desired
A minimum of five years experience in the areas of power system planning or design, planning and/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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