Plant/Transmission System Analyst

Mirion•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Plant/Transmission Systems Analyst applies engineering principles and technical knowledge to projects related to NERC Reliability Standard compliance, power system analysis, and client consulting. This role involves performing technical reviews and compliance assessments to support clients in maintaining compliance with reliability standards. The System Analyst reports to a Supervisor/Manager and collaborates with Project Managers to execute client projects, provide technical expertise, and ensure successful project delivery. Key leadership areas include ensuring high-quality work products, supporting project execution within scope, schedule, and budget, providing technical client support, identifying compliance risks, and fostering long-term client relationships.

Requirements

Two to five (2–5) years of experience in electric utility operations, transmission, generation, renewable energy, engineering consulting, or NERC compliance.
Experience supporting technical evaluations, compliance activities, system studies, or protection and control programs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to independently analyze technical data and supporting documentation.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Must comply with all Company policies and confidentiality requirements.
Working knowledge of PRC-005 and FAC-008.
Working knowledge of PRC-019, PRC-024, PRC-025, and PRC-029.
Understanding of protective relaying schemes.
Understanding of inverter and plant controller settings.
Understanding of facility ratings methodologies.
Understanding of system operating characteristics.
Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards applicable to assigned work.
Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods while working at a computer.
Ability to operate a computer and other standard office equipment.
Ability to occasionally move about the office as needed, if working on office.

Nice To Haves

Experience with inverter-based resources, transmission systems, or renewable generation facilities.
Experience supporting NERC compliance programs.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
NERC certification or industry-specific technical certifications.

Responsibilities

Conduct technical assessments and compliance evaluations with limited supervision.
Review relay settings and protective relaying programs for compliance with applicable NERC Reliability Standards.
Support the analysis and evaluation of relay mis-operations and associated corrective actions.
Review inverter and plant controller settings for inverter-based resources and generation facilities.
Evaluate facility ratings methodologies, documentation, and supporting calculations.
Analyze system operating characteristics and technical documentation supporting compliance programs.
Develop, implement, and evaluate client protective relaying programs, instrument transformers, control circuits, and generation interconnection facilities.
Evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications supporting clients through the application of NERC Reliability Standards, electrical theory, and general engineering principles.
Perform evaluations of electrical system and component capabilities, testing methodologies, and testing results.
Review maintenance and testing documentation associated with PRC-005 programs.
Evaluate facility ratings programs and support documentation associated with FAC-008 requirements.
Support compliance evaluations related to PRC-019, PRC-024, PRC-025, and PRC-029 standards.
Identify compliance risks, technical deficiencies, and potential reliability concerns and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare technical reports, compliance assessments, and client deliverables.
Provide technical support during client meetings, workshops, and compliance discussions.
Perform peer reviews of technical work products to ensure quality and consistency.
Maintain client data, technical records, and supporting documentation.
Develop technical procedures, guidance documents, and training materials applicable to client programs.
Maintain technical knowledge through continuing education, industry publications, and NERC-related developments.
Support consulting engagements and project activities as assigned.
Assist with business development activities by identifying opportunities and supporting client relationships.
Develop procedures and training programs specific to client’s applicability to the NERC Reliability Standards.
Perform work in support of projects or consulting engagements.
Perform Business Development during client interfacing, looking for opportunities and establishing rapport with clients and building relationships.
Keep Business Development group apprised of leads, client intelligence, organization changes, client issues, and other key areas of concern.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.