Senior Operations Engineer

Summary

Join the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) as a Senior Operations Engineer and contribute to the efficient flow of electricity across the state. You will perform analytical engineering system studies, conduct detailed analysis of system events, support regional market coordination, and maintain electric power system models. Responsibilities include reviewing NYISO controlled facilities, evaluating computer simulation programs, preparing technical documentation, advising engineers, and participating in committees. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with seven years of related experience and proficiency in power system applications software. Additional requirements include strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to work with advanced mathematical concepts. The NYISO offers a flexible work arrangement combining remote work and on-site requirements, along with competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering required with preference for coursework in power systems, electrical engineering, power system components (generation and transmission equipment, concepts and principles), mathematical modeling of power system components; Master’s Degree (MS) preferred
• Seven years of related/industry experience; knowledge of power systems and demonstrated ability to use power system applications software and tools; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Proficiency in the use of advanced Power Flow and transient stability applications software (PSS/e or PSLF), or fault current assessment applications software (ASPEN One-Liner, etc.) to perform system studies is required
• 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 prepare and deliver effective presentations to, and respond to questions from, internal and Market Participant working groups, Professional Societies, and the general public
• Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory.  Ability to work with concepts including vectors, phasors, Fourier transforms, non-linear partial differential equations, control theory and proofs of theorems
• 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

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical engineering system studies in the following: NYISO seasonal operating studies, NERC, NPCC and Inter-Regional study support and, when requested, provide Transmission Planning support.  Examples of studies include: seasonal reliability assessments, thermal, voltage, and transient stability studies, short circuit studies, Inter-Regional transfer analysis and reliability assessments
• Conduct detailed analysis of system events and disturbances.  Review system events   and performance after-the-fact for compliance analysis with NERC, NPCC, and NYSRC Standards, Criteria, and Rules
• Support Regional Market Coordination through the calculation and evaluation of distribution factors
• Maintain detailed electric power system models for the NYCA, incorporating the most accurate system representation for the neighboring Areas to represent the specific study conditions for thermal, voltage, stability short circuit analysis
• Conduct reviews of NYISO controlled and secured facilities, standards and practices for installation, maintenance and testing of bulk power protective relay systems
• Evaluate the effectiveness of computer simulation programs and/or other tools to ensure the safe and reliable operations of the NYISO transmission and generation resources
• Prepare and maintain NYISO technical support documentation
• Advise and confer with engineers in review meetings to review analysis and develop recommendations and conclusions.  Provide technical support to Operations and Planning and Market Monitoring staff
• Participate in internal and external committees, project teams and Market Participant working groups
• Provide technical oversight to Associate Engineers
• Maintain a detailed electric power system model of the NYCA in the NERC Interchange Distribution Calculator (IDC).  Administer access to IDC for NYISO staff and coordinate, where necessary, data mapping between the IDC and NYISO data sourcing applications

Preferred Qualifications

Intermediate competency in Windows operating environment using MS Office (including spreadsheet and database) applications, e-mail and internet programs, and SAS (or similar) statistical analysis software familiarity with dynamic recording devices and support software, or frequency and spectral (FFT) analysis software is desirable

Benefits

• The NYISO offers the flexibility to work both in the office and remotely, providing our employees with an enhanced work life balance
• In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and innovative reward programs