New York ISO

New York ISO

Technical Specialist, Grid Transition

Rensselaer, New York, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago
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About the role

  • The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) applies cutting-edge technology to operating a reliable electricity system, managing competitive markets for wholesale electricity, and planning for the Empire State's energy future.
  • The NYISO's Operations department invites applications for a full-time Technical Specialist, Grid Transition.

Requirements

  • Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
  • Ability to write presentations and articles using prescribed techniques or style.
  • Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.
  • Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra and advanced statistical theory.
  • Ability to work with concepts such as limits, quadratic and differential equations and proofs of theorems.
  • Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
  • Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
  • Proficiency with EMTP software such as PSCAD and ETran
  • Familiarity with power system planning and operations which includes voltage analysis, transient studies and thermal analysis
  • Extensive experience in power system simulation programs from steady-state analysis to complex, rigorous dynamic and progressively more complicated transient modeling and simulation
  • Master's (MS) and doctorate (PhD) degrees preferred. Course studies in power system operation and planning, inverter-based resources, statistical analysis and optimization techniques particularly using linear programming-based computer models are highly desirable.
  • Seven to ten years of experience in an electric transmission, generation, utility, ISO or RTO environment or serving as an engineering consultant providing system planning services for such organizations and having a mastery of topics relating to intermittent and/or inverter-based resources.
  • Understanding of market fundamental helpful
  • or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Proficiency of power system equipment and controls, particularly IBR controls, is highly desirable. Examples include IBR unit converter controls used in wind, solar-PV, BESS or VSC-HVDC equipment, plant level controllers, inertial/fast frequency controls, grid forming controls, etc.
  • Experience with the use of APIs for studies and simulation automation is highly desirable
  • None required.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree (BS) in electrical or Industrial engineering required
  • Master's (MS) and doctorate (PhD) degrees preferred.
  • Course studies in power system operation and planning, inverter-based resources, statistical analysis and optimization techniques particularly using linear programming-based computer models are highly desirable.

Equal opportunity

  • The NYISO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
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