Operations Engineering Engineer
$80,800–$135,000 year
HybridRensselaer, New York, United States
Job Summary
Conduct analytical engineering system studies including seasonal reliability, thermal, voltage, and transient stability assessments while maintaining detailed electric power system models for NYCA. Perform post-event analysis of system disturbances and disturbances to ensure compliance with NERC, NPCC, and NYSRC standards. Administer Voltage Support Service and Black Start program activities, review system protection coordination, and manage dynamic recording device maintenance. Serve as Subject Matter Expert for department technology, advise management on engineering recommendations, and participate in internal and external committees. Provide technical oversight to Associate Engineers and prepare NYISO technical support documentation. Work onsite several days per week from Rensselaer, NY, with options for remote days, and respond to business needs requiring increased onsite presence.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering
- Two years of related industry experience
- knowledge of power systems
- demonstrated ability to use power system tools and programs
- equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- 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
- 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
- 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
- familiarity with dynamic recording devices and support software, or frequency and spectral (FFT) analysis software
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and teamwork skills
- Must be able to stand, walk, sit and use hands to perform routine office tasks
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
- This position may require work on nights, weekends or holidays
- You will be required to work onsite from our Rensselaer, NY location several days per workweek
- You will also be expected to respond to all business needs that may require any increase to the regular onsite requirements
- All offers of employment will be made contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening and background check
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree (MS)
- coursework in power systems
- electrical engineering
- power system components (generation and transmission equipment, concepts and principles)
- mathematical modeling of power system components
- familiarity with dynamic recording devices and support software, or frequency and spectral (FFT) analysis software
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