Transmission Network Modeling Engineer

Agile Global Solutions, Inc.

Taylor, TX

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, CIM (Common Information Model), Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Formats, Data Import/Export, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Database Design, Documentation Models, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Utility, Git, Java, Mentoring, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Network Administration/Management, Network Management Software, Network Support, Operations Planning, Power Engineering, Programming Languages, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, SQL (Structured Query Language), Software Administration, Software Development, Software Patches, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Recruiting, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Taylor, TX
POSTED
17 days ago

Job Title: Power Systems Network Modeling Engineer
Location: Taylor, TX Hybrid, on-site twice a week minimum

JOB SUMMARY

Provides backfill support for modeling. Facilitates Senior Modelers having more bandwidth to address questions and coordination of CIM 16 Upgrade Project.

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

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

EDUCATION

  • 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.

 

SKILLS

  • Has experience with at least one of the following programming languages or equivalent: C#, Java, Python
  • Experience with SQL is preferred but not required
  • Experience with software tools like Git/BitBucket and Jira is preferred but not required
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross discipline teams

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

  • 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.
  • Experience within the electric utility industry preferred.

WORK LOCATION:

  • Employees may be required to be on-site at least twice per week, or more as needed based on business needs in Taylor, TX.
  • Work arrangements are subject to business needs and are subject to change accordingly.
  • Employees that are required on-site during tight grid conditions or emergency grid operations

 

Best Regards,

 

T Chandra Sekhar - Technical Sr. Recruiter

Agile Global Solutions, Inc ....."Empowering Enterprises"

193 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 160, Folsom, CA 95630

Direct - 916-413-7282

Sekhar@agileglobalsolutions.com | www.agileglobal.com

 

About the Company

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Agile Global Solutions, Inc.