Interconnections Planning Engineer - Transmission Planning
About The Position
The Interconnections Planning Engineer will conduct interconnection studies for offshore wind, energy storage, public policy transmission, and other new clean energy projects. They will perform power-flow and short circuit analyses for substations, contribute to identifying local and system upgrades to maintain reliable electric system operations, and organize developer site visits to Con Edison facilities. Additionally, they will participate in internal engineering support activities, interface with NYISO and merchant developers, and assess the impacts of new generation/transmission projects on the bulk electric system, developing recommended modifications for NYISO.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 3 years of engineering work experience in the planning, design and/or operation of the bulk electrical transmission system.
- Knowledge of the design and /or operation of the electric power system, required.
- Competent in using PSS/E, TARA, Aspen or equivalent power system simulation programs, required.
- Demonstrated analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Develops and delivers effective presentations
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
- Driver's License Required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering and 3 years of engineering work experience in the planning, design and/or operation of the bulk electrical transmission system.
Responsibilities
- Perform interconnection studies on offshore wind, energy storage, public policy transmission and other new clean energy technology projects.
- Conduct substation power-flow and short circuit analyses.
- Contribute to analyses identifying local and system upgrades to maintain reliable electric system operations.
- Participate in internal engineering support activities; interface with NYISO and merchant developers.
- Identify new generation/transmission project impacts on bulk electric system; Develop recommended modifications to NYISO.
Benefits
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with robust matching
- Employer paid Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
- State of the art Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
- Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
- Commuter Benefits
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
