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National Grid · 3 hours ago

Senior System Operator, Transmission, Electric Control Centre Operations

National 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.

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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

NERC Reliability Coordinator CertificationPower flow analysisEnergy Management SystemsSCADA systemsElectrical EngineeringAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeam leadershipAttention to detail

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

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National Grid facilitates electricity and gas transmission system and focuses on delivering clean energy.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.01B
Key Investors
NYSERDASEKStrategic Innovation Fund
2025-08-21Grant· $2M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $937.85M
2024-09-11Grant· $19.95M

Leadership Team

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Zoë Yujnovich
Chief Executive Officer
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Anntonette Zembrzuski Alberti
Manager, Product Growth and NY Customer Energy Management Growth
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