What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Planning Engineer, System Modeling position at The New York Independent System Operator?
The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity on more than 11,000 circuit-miles of high-voltage transmission lines, dispatching power from hundreds of generating units across the state.
The Associate Planning Engineer will maintain detailed electric power system network models for the New York Control Area (NYCA) including incorporating the most accurate system representation for the neighboring areas to represent the specific study conditions for thermal, voltage, stability and short circuit analyses.
This position will also support the parent Transmission Planning department which provides transmission related engineering studies, models and database information to stakeholders, including market participant committees, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Northeast Power Coordination Council (NPCC) New York State Reliability Council (NYSRC), and Eastern Interconnection Planning Collaborative (EIPC).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support System Modeling Team
- Maintain the power-flow, stability and short circuit electric power system network models and databases.
- Communicate and coordinate with New York equipment owners, e.g., Generation Owners and Transmission Owners, and neighboring area databank representatives to maintain the electric power system network models.
- Prepare network model cases and auxiliary files to be filed with regulatory entities and to be used in various transmission system security and reliability studies.
- Participate in evaluating the effectiveness of computer simulation programs and / or other tools to ensure the safe and reliable operations of the NYISO transmission and generation resources.
- Participate in preparing and maintaining NYISO technical support documentation.
- Support the efforts of reviewing analytical power engineering system studies in support of NYISO Planning Coordinator and Transmission Planner compliance requirements for NERC, NPCC, and NYSRC.
- Provide assistance by responding to customer, regulatory, or other outside inquiries as appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS :
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Power Flow - Siemens PTI PSS / E, PSS MOD, ASPEN & PowerGem TARA
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to perform routine office tasks. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Contact with staff and public will occur. Travel may be required to attend and / or conduct meetings, conferences and training. This position may require work on nights, weekends or holidays.
The NYISO offers the flexibility to work both in the office and remotely, providing our employees with an enhanced work life balance. While the majority of the responsibilities of this role can be performed remotely, in most cases, employees will have periodic on-site requirements based on business needs.
The NYISO takes pride in recruiting, developing and retaining highly talented individuals. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and innovative reward programs.
All offers of employment will be made contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening and background check.
The NYISO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
LI-Hybrid
Salary Range
66,800 — $111,700 USD
Salary : $66,800 - $111,700
