California ISO

Sr Transmission Assets Engineer (Hybrid or Local Remote)

Folsom, CA, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$117k-$164kDetected 103 days ago

Power ElectronicsGISCommunication

About the role

We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/7.
The California ISO's function is often compared to that of air traffic controllers.
It would be grossly unfair for air traffic controllers to represent one airline and profit from allowing that company's planes to go through before others.

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid.
As the impartial grid operator, the California ISO opens access to the wholesale power market that is designed to diversify resources and lower prices.
In the same way, the California ISO operates independently-managing the electron traffic on a power grid we do not own-making sure electricity is safely delivered to utilities and consumers on time and reliably.
Partners with and supports the Regional Transmission Engineering, Grid Operations, and others within the ISO to understand and resolve identified transmission facility related issues.
In partnership with the lead transmission assets engineers, identifies areas to improve the functionality of the group and the overall department.

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the Transmission Control Agreement, ISO Tariff, and policy issues concerning transmission facility maintenance.
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as a facilitator and team member.

A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) required in Engineering.
Focus on electrical power systems preferred.
California Professional Engineering license preferred.
Experience in high voltage Transmission Facility Equipment and Transmission Facility Maintenance or directly related experience.
Experience with California or other WECC transmission grid highly desired.
Experience in evaluating and reviewing technical proposals.
Experience working with, designing and maintaining protective relaying systems including preforming associated transmission systems event analysis highly preferred.
Must be proficient in standard office computer applications including MS Word, MS Access and MS Excel.

Ability to provide timely professional assessments with limited information and/or assumptions, and to confidently act on decisions.
Excellent analytical, presentation, written, and verbal communications skills required.
Must be able to explain technical information to non-technical audiences.
Ability to understand diverse interests and negotiate with interested stakeholders to meet corporate objectives is also required.
Must be able to handle a dynamic and changing work environment, and work well independently.

The California ISO is committed to the health, safety, and work/life integration of it employees and is proud to offer flexible work arrangements.
An opportunity to work on interesting and challenging assignments involving the operations, maintenance, and planning of the California ISO controlled transmission system.
You will play a key role in the strategic vision of the California ISO.
Conducts maintenance reviews of each PTO's maintenance records and facilities.

It also grants equal access to 25,865 circuit-miles of power lines and reduces barriers to diverse resources competing to bring power to customers.

This listing is sourced directly from California ISO's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.