National Grid · 15 hours ago
Senior System Operator, Transmission, Electric Control Centre Operations
Liverpool, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$104K/yr - $146K/yr
5+ years expNational Grid is hiring a Senior System Operator for their Transmission Control Center in Liverpool, NY. The role involves supporting the safe, secure, reliable, and efficient operation of the New York transmission system, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and coordinating with various stakeholders.
DeliveryEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Provide technical support to the Transmission Control Center to enable the safe, secure, reliable, and efficient operation of National Grid’s New York transmission system
Assist in the resolution of system failures and equipment problems to ensure reliable system performance
Coordinate generator dispatch with generators and NYISO
Perform system and operating studies as required for planned work and for real time operations to support peak load and other unique system configurations. This involves thermal and voltage analysis using a state-of-the-art power flow analysis software
Maintain close and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as the EMS staff, NYISO, field work force, engineering departments, distribution control centers, neighboring utilities, generators, and transmission customers
Ensure compliance with all National Grid procedures and regulatory standards through knowledge gained and by using internal controls
Help National Grid usher in a leading-edge energy market by developing, integrating and ultimately administering the Distributed Energy Resource (DER) market in the National Grid New York Transmission Control Center
Oversee switching operations on the National Grid transmission system
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, other Engineering disciplines, or related technical degree is desirable
5+ years' experience in operations, maintenance, or engineering of transmission, distribution, or generation systems, or an applicable control room setting
Knowledge of power flow analysis and associated electrical equipment
Knowledge of Energy Management Systems and SCADA systems
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Pay attention to detail, be thorough and be organized
Effective team leader and player
Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts
Must possess or be able to obtain both a NERC Reliability Coordinator Certification & Clearance and Control authorization within one year of hire
Company
National Grid
National Grid facilitates electricity and gas transmission system and focuses on delivering clean energy.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.01BKey Investors
NYSERDASEKStrategic Innovation Fund
2025-08-21Grant· $2M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $937.85M
2024-09-11Grant· $19.95M
Leadership Team
Zoë Yujnovich
Chief Executive Officer
Anntonette Zembrzuski Alberti
Manager, Product Growth and NY Customer Energy Management Growth
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