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

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

Engineer 2

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

Engineer 3

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

Engineer Sr

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

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