Power Systems Network Modeling Engineer

MWResource • Taylor, TX

19h • $40 - $56 • Hybrid

About The Position

JOB-2350 Hybrid Duration: 18 months Job Duties: Model Development: - Develops operations models from the Network Model Management System (NMMS) - Works with the Network Data Support Working Group (NDSWG) members on operational model data exchange and transmission network model maintenance in NMMS. - Reviews generator and transmission equipment data submitted by resource entities and works with resource entities to correct invalid model data. Modeling Application Support: - Manages transmission system model software infrastructure and develops tools to assist in managing transmission models which includes database infrastructure, model data exchange interfaces, and data export formats - Develops and maintains modeling software tools in C# and Java, to validate transmission network data submissions using electrical engineering principles by doing data comparison and validity checks - Develops rules to validate data submissions in operations and planning models using SQL - Manage projects to upgrade the NMMS and MOD applications to implement desired new functionality, reviews system patches, and helps administer servers. Other Responsibilities: - Provides training and mentoring of members of the Engineering Development Program (EDP) - Works closely with Network Model Maintenance, Network Model Coordination, Resource Integration, System Operations, System Planning, Forward Markets, Client Services, and Grid Applications Development - Reviews, drafts, and presents changes to the Protocols, Guides, procedures, training material for EDP and for Market Participants (MPs), and other supporting documents relative to modeling - Reviews changes to NERC standards to assess if changes to modeling methodologies are needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or a combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with knowledge equivalent to a major in such fields.
• Experience with at least one of the following programming languages or equivalent: C#, Java, Python
• Minimum 1 to 2 years (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of progressively responsible experience as a power system engineer or similar type role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SQL is preferred but not required
• Experience with software tools like Git/BitBucket and Jira is preferred but not required
• Experience within the electric utility industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops operations models from the Network Model Management System (NMMS)
• Works with the Network Data Support Working Group (NDSWG) members on operational model data exchange and transmission network model maintenance in NMMS.
• Reviews generator and transmission equipment data submitted by resource entities and works with resource entities to correct invalid model data.
• Manages transmission system model software infrastructure and develops tools to assist in managing transmission models which includes database infrastructure, model data exchange interfaces, and data export formats
• Develops and maintains modeling software tools in C# and Java, to validate transmission network data submissions using electrical engineering principles by doing data comparison and validity checks
• Develops rules to validate data submissions in operations and planning models using SQL
• Manage projects to upgrade the NMMS and MOD applications to implement desired new functionality, reviews system patches, and helps administer servers.
• Provides training and mentoring of members of the Engineering Development Program (EDP)
• Works closely with Network Model Maintenance, Network Model Coordination, Resource Integration, System Operations, System Planning, Forward Markets, Client Services, and Grid Applications Development
• Reviews, drafts, and presents changes to the Protocols, Guides, procedures, training material for EDP and for Market Participants (MPs), and other supporting documents relative to modeling
• Reviews changes to NERC standards to assess if changes to modeling methodologies are needed

Benefits

• MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Florida Blue, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level