Market Solutions Engineer

Summary

Join the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) Market Solutions Engineering team as a full-time Market Solutions Engineer. You will support the electric power system model used by scheduling and dispatch software, developing and applying knowledge of the New York State high-voltage transmission system and network model database software. Responsibilities include supporting real-time power system analysis, developing and evolving EMS and BMS software, and collaborating with various teams on market design and network model projects. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, along with relevant experience. Strong power systems or electrical engineering skills, along with software and mathematical optimization knowledge, are highly desired. The NYISO offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
• Course studies in power systems, electrical engineering, power system components (generation and transmission equipment, concepts and principles) and mathematical modeling of power system components
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, vendors, Market Participants and the general public
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
• 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, etc.) in its most difficult phases
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables
• Intermediate competency in Windows operating environment using MS Office applications, database spreadsheets, e-mail and internet programs

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the PMU applications such as stand-alone visualization software and EMS based Voltage Stability Monitoring (VSM)
• Maintain EMS and Phasor Data Acquisition and Control systems integration
• Ensure integrity of Smart-Grid application software by development and implementation of Business Owner Quality Assurance procedures
• Develop and implement PMU application functions in coordination with NY Transmission Owners and neighboring control areas
• Provide Power System Operations Dispatcher support and Operator training for all Smart-Grid applications such as, ePDC, RTDMS (Server and Client), ePDE and Grid-Smarts
• Develop and maintain software and operating procedures to address special market and operating conditions
• Work collaboratively with Energy Market Operation and Grid Operation personnel in new Market Design initiative or new Network model projects including the new EMS/BMS platform
• Perform the development of the documentation to support new Market Design initiative or new Network Model projects including the new EMS/BMS platform
• Perform Factory Acceptance or Site Acceptance Testing for new Market Design initiative or new Network Model projects including the new EMS/BMS platform
• Perform regression test for new Market Design initiative or new Network Model projects to ensure the correct market outcomes including the new EMS/BMS platform
• Provide direction on modifications to the Unit Commitment program to support the additional market functionality to the Mixed Integer Process (MIP) solution
• Provide technical support to Energy Market Operation, Market Validation, Market Monitoring, IT Quality Assurance and Stakeholder Service in replying to Market Participant questions for all aspects of Market Solutions Engineering
• Support testing efforts of Energy Market Operations including development of Unit Acceptance Test plans for projects affecting the energy market software
• Support testing efforts of Capacity Market Operations including development of resource adequacy models, capacity auction models, capacity expansion models and capacity accreditation models
• Support and maintain the PMU applications such as stand-alone visualization software and EMS based Voltage Stability Monitoring (VSM)
• Provide implementation support to the product teams by reviewing requirements documents, reviewing design notes from vendors and developing User Acceptance test plans for deployment of enhancements and new features to production
• Support external research engagements for the NYISO and actively support research engagements under the direction of Manager, Market Solutions Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MS) in Electrical Engineering
• Three to five years’ experience in the areas of Electrical Engineering and/or Operations Research with software simulation experience
• Experience using computer programs such as Energy Management Systems, Security Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) and Real-Time Scheduling (RTS), Grid View, GE-MAPS, PROMOD, Modeling Language for Mathematical Programming like AMPL, MATLAB or GAMS
• Strong Python programming skills and a working knowledge of shell scripting and Linux command line
• Background in models and databases used in power system analyses, and business experience in electric power systems or wholesale electric markets
• Working knowledge of UNIX

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Innovative reward programs
• Flexibility to work both in the office and remotely