System Planning Engineer I

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY•City of White Plains, NY

About The Position

Leads research, design, and development activities to improve NYPA’s energy services. Designs, constructs, and tests and operates equipment. Ensures that standards of quality, cost, safety, reliability, timeliness and performance are met throughout all engineering activities. Utilizing advanced computer modeling tools, perform short term operational planning and long term transmission system planning through modeling and simulation of the power system to ensure the reliable operation of the existing G&T system, evaluate G&T development opportunities, and support internal and external interconnections.

Requirements

Knowledge of NYPA Transmission Business Unit, NYISO, NYSRC, NPCC, and NERC planning and operation practices and reliability requirements.
Significant knowledge of PTI/PSS/e Load Flow and Voltage programs and PowerGem’s TARA program.
Knowledge of bulk power electric system planning and operation practices, as well as transmission system equipment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to write clear, concise technical reports and papers.
Ability to provide detailed presentations on technical topics.
Ability to assess System Planning technical problems and provide timely and accurate solutions and recommendations.
Capable of recognizing abnormal data variances in evaluation of technical reports and propose/suggest additional actions for correction.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work consisting of several projects in order to meet completion schedules.
Demonstrate flexibility in changing project requirements, priorities and assignments.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering required
Minimum of five (5) years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to pass EIT and work towards PE license.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, use a keyboard and enter data, view monitors for prolonged periods of time;
Ability to travel by auto, train, airplane to other destinations to attend meetings.
Site ECC: Must be able to provide 24/7 on-call support to ECC.

Nice To Haves

Masters of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering preferred.
New York State Engineer in Training certification preferred
Knowledge of Python Programming (desired)
Knowledge of PTI/PSS/e Stability program.
Experience in steady state analysis is preferred

Responsibilities

Understand the operational characteristics of the NYISO Bulk Power Electric system
Excellent understanding of the Load Flow and Voltage analysis.
Perform basic system stability analyses.
Conduct analyses of system conditions, system disturbances and system operations in order to assess system performance with only minimal guidance from System Planning senior staff.
Independently conduct analyses to assess the electric system improvement programs.
Perform generator interconnection studies or Operations Planning studies under the supervision of senior System Planning staff.
Conduct studies to conform with NYISO rules for the connection of major projects to the NYCA bulk power transmission system under the supervision of senior System Planning staff.
Independently review technical reports and NYISO planning studies.
Represent the Authority on State System Planning working groups and task forces to ensure NYPA interests are represented and promoted. Perform and review and inter-utility analyses.
Prepare detailed technical reports documenting study work conducted, problems and recommendations.
Recognize NYISO/NPCC/NERC compliance requirements and address compliance issues as required.
For assigned work and projects, provide supervision of maintenance department(s) staff, and contractors, and prepare and monitor the day-to-day work activities of the crafts. Work with planners in scheduling work activities; oversee the safety of employees. Review job packages to ensure they are complete and current prior to performance of the work. Review completed work, job packages, and work orders to verify all steps are complete and to ensure that all data/information is recorded.
Site ECC Perform emergency response on a 24x7 on-call basis to support ECC.