Renewables System Planning Engineering Manager

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY • City of White Plains, NY

96d • $138,000 - $190,300

About The Position

Leading renewables system planning including, but not limited to, evaluating site layouts, site capacity and nearby transmission networks to identify suitable interconnection points and viable projects, performing planning analysis scan for major systems-related risks, preparing and facilitating the projects that were chosen for further evaluation for the NYISO Interconnection process, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and overseeing consultant(s)’ work. Performing technical due diligence in support of the planning and development of NYPA renewables projects and the NYPA Renewables Strategic Plan. Conducting research, planning, and development activities to improve NYPA’s energy systems in alignment with NYPA’s VISION2030 Renewed goals. Support reliability modeling and studies, compliance, and interconnection projects when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering.
• Masters of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of applicable experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• New York State P.E License or P.E License from another state with New York State endorsement within 12 months of start date preferred.
• Experience in steady state, short circuit and dynamic modelling of inverter-based resources, and composite load models is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Expert level knowledge of the PTI PSS/e Load Flow, Voltage and Stability programs and PowerGem’s TARA program.
• Familiar with NYPA's budgets, costs, rate structures and policies as they relate to transmission issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on state of the art engineering and analytical techniques.
• Develop scopes of work for new transmission facilities, application of new technologies on the bulk power transmission system, and/or generation interconnection.
• Conduct System Impact Studies (SIS) to conform with NYISO rules for the connection of major projects to the NYCA bulk power transmission system.
• Prepare detailed technical reports documenting study work conducted, problems and recommendations for internal management as well as for external entities, such as regulatory bodies.
• Perform highly detailed Power flow, Voltage and Transient Stability studies.
• Give internal and external presentations that are logical, technically sound, smooth and influential.
• Represent the Authority on Regional and State Reliability Council's working group task forces and subcommittees.
• Participate in regional and inter-regional committees/groups to ensure NYPA interests are represented and promoted.
• Provide Technical support to NYPA's customers including Coops and Municipalities.
• Train team members and provide guidance; may be required to act as team leader on large project/assignments.
• Coordinate the activities of other engineers and project support personnel by creating project schedules and work scopes.
• Provide direction to System Planning staff on compliance issues.

Benefits

• The estimated salary range for this position is: $138,000 - $190,300.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees