Power System Engineer

Hybrid

JOB SUMMARY

Provides engineering support and analysis for the integration of large flexible loads into the *** System. Reviews interconnection studies for large loads and interfaces with Transmission Service Providers to ensure compliance with *** and NERC requirements. Performs regular and ad-hoc analyses of large load consumption behaviors and their impact on the reliability of the *** interconnection. Develops appropriate tools, displays, policies and procedures to ensure reliable integration of large loads. Serves as a subject matter expert on large load-related topics to *** management and other *** teams.

Position is open to an Engineer 1, 2, 3, or Sr depending on the experience of the candidate identified.

JOB DUTIES

Engineer 1

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• With guidance from management and senior engineers, evaluates large load interconnection studies for accuracy and compliance with *** and NERC requirements
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• May perform powerflow studies to assess the reliability of large load interconnection requests
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• May communicate *** requirements to Transmission Service Providers and entities wishing to interconnect large loads in ***
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• Performs regular and ad-hoc analyses of large load behavior and impacts on *** markets and real-time reliability
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• Gains knowledge of relevant market rules and departmental procedures
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Engineer 2

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• Evaluates large load interconnection studies for accuracy and compliance with *** and NERC requirements
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• May perform powerflow studies to assess the reliability of large load interconnection requests
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• Communicates *** requirements to Transmission Service Providers and entities wishing to interconnect large loads in ***
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• Performs regular and ad-hoc analyses of large load behavior and impacts on *** markets and real-time reliability
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• Participates in cross-functional teams to ensure large loads are fully integrated into *** models and systems
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• Is prorelevant market rules and departmental procedures
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Engineer 3

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• Performs all duties of an Engineer 2, as well as the following
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• Develops, enhances, and maintains tools and reports for *** stakeholders that improve visibility and understanding of large load activity
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• Develops and sustains a high-level understanding of *** s competitive energy markets and their relationship to large load incentives and behavior
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• Works with senior engineers and management to propose and develop revisions to *** protocols and guides that enhance the reliability of large loads in the *** system
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• Supports staff representing *** in technical committees and subcommittees
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• May provide presentations and participate in stakeholder meetings with *** personnel and Market Participants
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• May provide training on large load topics to *** management and teams
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Engineer Sr

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• Performs all duties of an Engineer 3, as well as the following
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• Serves as a subject matter expert on large load topics
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• Regularly provides presentations and participates in stakeholder meetings with *** personnel and Market Participants
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• Develops team procedures and documentation in collaboration with management
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• Provides training and guidance to less experienced engineers
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• May lead cross-functional teams to ensure large loads are fully integrated into *** models and systems
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• Works proactively with upper management to plan and execute *** s mission and initiatives relating to large load integration
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EXPERIENCE

Engineer 1

Requires no additional job related work experience in excess of degree requirements.

(Required) Ability to communicate effectively

(Required) Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint experience

(Preferred) Experience developing situational awareness tools and/or coding

Engineer 2

Requires minimum 1 year job related work experience in excess of degree requirements.

(Required) Ability to communicate effectively

(Required) Ability to read and understand electrical one lines and drawings

(Required) Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint experience

(Preferred) Experience performing and evaluating powerflow studies in transmission or distribution systems

(Preferred) Experience developing situational awareness tools and/or coding

(Preferred) Experience with Seeq, PI, and/or Jira

Engineer 3

Requires minimum 3 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements.

(Required) Ability to communicate effectively

(Required) Ability to read and understand electrical one lines and drawings

(Required) Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint experience

(Required) Experience performing and evaluating powerflow studies in transmission or distribution systems

(Preferred) Experience developing situational awareness tools and/or coding

(Preferred) Experience with Seeq, PI, and/or Jira

Engineer Sr

Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements.

(Required) Ability to communicate effectively

(Required) Ability to read and understand electrical one lines and drawings

(Required) Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint experience

(Required) Experience performing and evaluating powerflow studies in transmission or distribution systems

(Preferred) Experience developing situational awareness tools and/or coding

(Preferred) Experience with Seeq, PI, and/or Jira

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required