Senior Planning Engineer, Reliability Planning

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity on more than 11,000 circuit-miles of high-voltage transmission lines, dispatching power from hundreds of generating units across the state.

The NYISO’s System & Resource Planning department invites applications for a full-time Senior Planning Engineer, Reliability Planning.

As the electric system transitions to comply with decarbonization energy policies, the system behavior quickly changes as the result. Tackling emerging and existing technical challenges in power system engineering requires expansion of knowledge combined with critical thinking. The role of the Senior Engineer is to participate in multi-team initiatives to face new challenges to system reliability as the electric system and regulatory requirements rapidly evolve to integrate widespread inverter-based resources. The Senior Engineer will have a wide breadth of responsibilities to support the main objectives of Reliability Planning in maintaining accurate electric power system network models for the New York Control Area (NYCA) and performing transmission security and resource adequacy studies in compliance with various federal, regional, and state requirements.

This position will also support the overall System Planning Department which provides planning related engineering studies, models and database information to stakeholders, including market participant committees, the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS), the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Northeast Power Coordination Council (NPCC), the New York State Reliability Council (NYSRC), and Eastern Interconnection Planning Collaborative (EIPC).

Qualifications

Additional Requirements

+ Power Flow - PTI PSS/E, PSS MOD, PowerGEM TARA + Stability (primarily PTI PSS/E program) + Fault Current (primarily ASPEN One Liner program) + Resource Adequacy Simulation experience – GE MARS or Plexos desired + Market Simulation Tools – GE MAPS or Plexos desired + Programming skills with Python

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to perform routine office tasks. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Contact with staff and public will occur. Travel may be required to attend and/or conduct meetings, conferences, and training. This position may require work on nights, weekends, or holidays.

Salary Range

$102,600 - $171,200 USD