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New York Independent System Operator Senior Planning Engineer, Reliability Studies in RENSSELAER, New York
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 reliabilityand regulatoryimpacts on transmission security and reliability.Analyses performed byReliabilityStudies Engineerssupportreliability compliance andtransmission infrastructure development throughout the New York bulk powersystem.This position will also support theparentSystemPlanningDepartment 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 RESPONSIBILITIESConduct 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 interregional 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. EDUCATIONBachelor's Degree(BS)inElectrical Engineering, Economics or related technical fieldrequired;Master'sdegree(MS)desired.Course studiesrelated to power system operation, control,andparticularly transmission planningand dynamicstabilityhighlydesired. EXPERIENCEFive 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, orequivalent combination of education,trainingand 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 practicesis desired. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSAbility to read, analyzeand interpretthecomplexdocuments.Ability to respond effectively to thesensitive inquiries.Ability to write technical documents or presentations with tables,chartsand graphs.Ability toeffectively communicate technical information on comple