Engineer in Training (Hybrid)

California ISO • Folsom, CA

78d • $38 - $63

About The Position

Under the close supervision of the Operations Engineering Services (OES) management, the Engineer in Training (EIT) participates in a structured training program encompassing Bulk Electric System (BES) Operations, and Market Operations in Electric Power Systems and Generation resource fundamentals, including renewable and intermittent resource effects on operations. This is a full-time training program with a rotation through OES teams that typically takes 18 to 24 months to complete. Upon successful completion and graduation from the program requirements, including acquired functional and behavioral competencies, the trainee is eligible to apply for a Reliability and Market Operations Engineer (RMOE), Regional Transmission Engineer, or a Planning Operations Engineer position based on the needs of the OES.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in power systems.
• No direct operations or power systems experience required. One or more years of related technical experience is desirable.
• Demonstrated aptitude in the areas of advanced mathematics, technical, mechanical, and systems/computer applications areas required.
• Demonstrated high technical interest in bulk electric system operations, market operations, and initiatives pursuant to ongoing professional development.
• Proven fundamental good judgment with the ability to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member.
• Must be able to work under high-pressure and stressful conditions and demonstrate the ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in routine and emergency conditions to take immediate appropriate action.
• Must be confident and decisive with complex decisions with a high level of personal accountability and the ability to be assertive when necessary.
• Strong sense of self-motivation and to learn complex information in a fast-moving, distracting and ever-changing environment.
• Excellent communication, analytical, multitasking skills, and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Complete a full rotation of hands on learning through all OES teams (OEP North, OEP South, and RMOE).
• Actively participates in a fast-paced learning program of formal classroom instruction, power system simulation, on-the-job training, site-visits, and self-study, Power System Operations and ISO Market Operations.
• Completes training modules and additional required reading including books, training manuals and operating procedures within specified timeframes.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in each area of study by qualifying scores on written and/or performance exams.
• Accountable for maintaining progress through the Program on a defined schedule and periodic proficiency testing.
• Attends supplemental programs and/or events as deemed appropriate by management.
• Learns strategies to best support reliability and business objectives.
• Learns fundamentals of generation and transmission maintenance, transmission system congestion and congestion mitigation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of operational goals, objectives, tools, EMS applications processes, and services.
• Actively participates in multiple challenging, complex and time sensitive projects and/or a work programs.
• Successfully obtains the required NERC System Operator Certification, prior to receiving a Reliability and Market Operations Engineer position.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available.

What This Job Offers

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