Senior Planning Engineer, Reliability Studies

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 primary responsibility of this position is to conductstudies regardingsystem reliability and regulatoryimpacts on transmission security and reliability.

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Studies Engineerssupportreliability compliance and transmission infrastructure development throughout the New York bulk power system.

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System Planning Department  whichprovidestransmission related engineering studies, models and database information,to stakeholders, including market participant committees,the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS),the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Northeast Power Coordination Council (NPCC), theNew York State Reliability Council (NYSRC), and Eastern Interconnection Planning Collaborative (EIPC).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct power system engineering studies (power flow, short circuit, transfer limits, and dynamic stability) in support of NYISO Planning Coordinator and Transmission Planner compliance requirements for NERC, NPCC, and NYSRC.
• Conduct power system engineering studies (power flow, short circuit, transfer limits, and dynamic stability) in support of theNYISOReliability Planning Process.
• Review and coordinate transmission planning studies of the Bulk Electric System performed by Transmission Owners in compliance with various NERC standards.
• Develop and maintain models of the electric system to conduct evaluations of the impact of geomagnetic disturbance events, through the planning horizon, in compliance with NERC TPL standards.
• Participate in system engineering studies (power flow, stability, short circuit, transfer capability) in compliance with NERC, NPCC, and NYSRC criteria in support of the NYISO's inter-regional and public policy planning responsibilities.
• Provide content for and help develop reports and presentations to support activities of the Reliability Studies Department.
• Coordinate studies and system models with other NYISO staff, market participants, regional and inter-regional reliability councils and neighboring ISOs.
• Represent NYISO on industry committees, task forces, or stakeholder groups involving issues related to transmission studies.
• Support continuous improvement of power system study practices given expected industry changes including widespread inverter-based resources.

EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree(BS) in Electrical Engineering, Economics or related technical field required;

Master'sdegree(MS) desired.

Course studiesrelated to power system operation, control,and particularly transmission planning and dynamicstabilityhighlydesired.

EXPERIENCE
Five to seven yearsof experienceintheareasofpower system planningor design of transmission system facilities or generation facilities preferred.

Experience with computer programs used in analytical power engineering system studies, e.g., power-flow, short circuit, and/or transientstabilityas well as experience with models and databases used in analytical power engineering system studies needed.

Knowledge of NERC, NPCC, and NYSRC reliability standards and practices related to power system planning anddesignespecially transmission planning and designdesired, or equivalent combination of education,training and experience.

Abilityto develop scripting (e.g.using Python or other programming tools) toperform power system analysis, manage/manipulate/reportdataand support continuous improvement of power system study practices is desired.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read, analyze and interpretthecomplexdocuments.
  
  Ability to respond effectively to thesensitive inquiries.
  
  Ability to write technical documents or presentations with tables,chartsand graphs.
  
  Ability to effectively communicate technical information on complex topics tailored to a specific audience.
  
  Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, publicgroupsand/or boards of directors.
• Ability tocomprehendand apply principles of advanced calculus, modernalgebraand advanced statistical theory.
  
  Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differentialequationsand proofs of theorems.
• Intermediate competency in Windows operating environment using MS Office applications, e-mailand internet programs. Engineers use a variety of software tools, including:
  • Power Flow - Siemens
    
    PTI PSS/E, Power Gem TARA
  • Fault Current - ASPEN One-Liner
  • Programming - Python

• 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, musical notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases.
  
  Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to train and teach power system…