Power System Engineering Analyst
About The Position
The IESO is committed to ensuring Ontario’s electricity system meets the province’s needs today and into the future. This role is within the Performance Validation and Modeling team within the Markets and Reliability Business unit. The power system engineering analyst assists in conducting studies, analysis and application of specialized technology in the field of power systems in support of real-time operations, operations planning or planning activities. They assist in the provision of analytical and technical support as needed for policies, operating agreements, equipment specifications, operational and outage plans and system investments. They also assist with model development, studies and analysis that develop and update models, data and security applications for existing, new or modified facilities; support online and off-line security model management; and support the coordination with neighboring entities on NERC, NPCC and regional market in the area of reliability matters.
Requirements
- Requires engineering knowledge of electrical theory, power system analysis and control, mathematics, computers science and the like to carry out engineering, economic or analytical studies related to the management and control of the bulk power system.
- Requires knowledge of technical writing to prepare effective reports.
- Completion of an engineering/applied sciences degree from an accredited university or equivalent education.
- Must be able to obtain a professional engineering license from Professional Engineers Ontario within a reasonable period of time, with a competency in the field of electrical engineering.
- Requires experience such as might be gained in the energy industry to become familiar with the general system operation, organizational structure to establish a broad base of contacts.
- Requires experience to become familiar with the nature of studies and investigations carried out by the different sections and groups of the organization.
- Requires further on the job experience to become familiar with methods and practices associated with the work functions.
- A period of over 4 years and up to and including 6 years of experience is considered necessary.
Responsibilities
- Receive assignment from the Lead Power System Engineer, Engineering Supervisor, Engineering Manager, and/or Senior Manager in detail on specific problems related to assigned areas of work.
- Developing online and off-line development security models used by security and market software.
- Support the development of the real time operating plan.
- Assisting with support of real-time operations use of operating instructions and the accuracy of security software results.
- Assist with the development of base cases to support Ontario and regional reliability studies by the IESO, participants and other external organizations.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of suitable models to support the IESO’s Energy Management and Market Systems to enable the applicable real-time and day-ahead operations.
- Assist with the maintenance and support the IESO’s contingency analysis software used by off-shift and on-shift staff.
- Assist in specifying and reviewing the results of tests to confirm that facilities connected to the IESO-controlled grid satisfy the IESO’s performance requirements. Based on the results of performance tests, investigate transmission and generation models suitable for planning and operating studies.
- Support IESO security, adequacy and operability obligations found in the Market Rules and in applicable NERC and NPCC reliability standards.
- Provide information gathering support the preparation and delivery of reliability compliance evidence, including work procedures, RSAWs, market manuals, and training material.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Best-in-class benefits and long-term support in the form of a defined benefit pension plan.
- Compensation packages that are regularly reviewed to remain competitive and to best accommodate the diverse needs of our employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
