Regional Transmission Engineer

Summary

Join the California Independent System Operator (ISO) as a Regional Transmission Engineer and contribute to the reliable operation of California's power grid. You will perform complex engineering assignments, support transmission system planning, and collaborate with stakeholders on various planning initiatives. This role involves technical analyses, economic assessments, and participation in WECC planning studies. The position offers a hybrid or fully remote work schedule and relocation assistance. The ISO is committed to employee well-being and provides a collaborative work environment. The salary range is $89,100 - $148,500 annually, with a senior-level position also available.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience
• Electrical Engineering or related field
• Two or more years directly related experience
• Electric utility industry experience including emphasis in power system planning or operation
• Familiarity with California Electric System or other portions of the WECC system
• Ability to run power flow programs such as GE-PSLF
• Practical knowledge of PC hardware and software, general aptitude for computer programming language like python and the use of industry standard office tools, especially MS-Access and MS-Excel is required
• Must be able to handle a dynamic and changing work environment, and work well independently
• Good analytical, verbal and written communication and documentation skills required
• Ability to set and meet self-imposed deadline and perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness
• Ability to provide timely professional assessments with limited information and/or assumptions, and to confidently act on decisions
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as leader, facilitator, and team member

Responsibilities

• Perform and review technical analyses and provide support for economic assessments of the transmission grid
• Studies may include but are not limited to: new generation interconnections, controlled grid analyses, independent power flow, transient stability and post-transient analyses, and local capacity requirements
• Propose projects and mitigation alternatives as appropriate
• Perform planning studies and produce annual transmission plans in coordination with transmission owners and stakeholders
• Implement Transmission Planning Process and Generation Interconnection Process Business Practice Manuals
• Self certifies that all NERC Standards applicable to a Planning Coordinator are met
• Anticipate, identify, and resolve engineering-related problems and potential problems
• May propose solutions to issues and problems outside of assigned areas of responsibility
• Participate in path rating studies and contingency analyses (including power flow, short circuit, stability, and post-transient analyses) to maintain reliable operation of the grid
• Provide ongoing active participation in, guidance to, and technical support related to transmission system, renewable integration, customer services group, market operations and operations engineering and other departments within the ISO as required
• Provide ISO management and other external entities with essential information relating to the ISO controlled grid and control area
• May compile, analyze, and submit data and reports in compliance with external standards and requirements
• Represent the ISO's interests in applicable WECC and related committees, work groups, and other public and industry forums
• May provide basic training and guidance to Associate Engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree preferred
• Registered California Engineer-In-Training or Professional Engineering License preferred
• Knowledge of statistics, quantitative economics, energy management, resource planning and related fields is desirable

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Hybrid or fully remote schedule
• Relocation Assistance is available