Associate Planning Engineer, Generation Integration

New York ISO • Rensselaer, NY

83d • $68,900 - $115,200

About The Position

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 Associate Planning Engineer coordinates, performs and reviews technical studies related to the interconnection of proposed new generation, transmission and load facilities to the New York State transmission system. Also assists in coordinating with other SRP and NYISO departments as necessary to prepare various reports and filings as appropriate. Will assist in responding to customer, regulator or other outside inquiries as appropriate, and assists in development or review of new or modified documents such as tariffs, manuals reliability standards, etc. as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• A concentration in electric power system engineering is preferred; Master’s degree is desired.
• Course studies related to power system planning and design, particularly transmission planning or design are highly desired.
• No prior industry related or professional experience required.
• Experience in electric power systems helpful; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of Power Flow (Siemens PTI PSS/E & PowerGEM TARA) is desired.
• Knowledge of Transfer Capability Analysis (PowerGEM TARA program or equivalent) is desired.
• Knowledge of Stability (primarily PSS/E) is desired.
• Knowledge of Short Circuit (primarily ASPEN) is desired.
• Good teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate competency in Windows operating environment using MS Office applications, e-mail and internet programs.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documents.
• Ability to write technical documents or presentations with tables, charts and graphs.
• Ability to comprehend and apply advanced mathematical principles such as calculus, modern algebra and/or statistical theory.
• Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations and proofs of theorems.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.).
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Responsibilities

• Reviews proposed project facilities including the conceptual design for interconnection of the project to the NYS transmission system and associated modeling data provided for the project.
• Prepares base cases to be used in interconnection studies.
• Provides technical coordination with others involved in the performance of interconnection studies including the project developers, transmission owners, consultants, etc.
• Performs or reviews the technical analysis (power flow, short circuit, and/or stability analysis) for interconnection studies.
• Evaluates and identifies any system upgrade facilities and/or system deliverability upgrades required for proposed projects and develops cost estimates for the identified upgrades.
• Prepares and/or reviews interconnection study reports and associated documentation.
• Participates in project study meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Innovative reward programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees