California ISO

Associate Power Systems Technology Engineer (Hybrid)

Folsom, CA, United States · Junior · Internship

Sponsorship not specified$40k-$57kDetected 33 days ago

SQLCustomer SupportElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsManual TestingCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeFE Exam

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.

Our purpose is to lead the way to tomorrow's energy network.
Validates that software and network model meets the business rules, policies, and operation reliability.
Provides support to the operations floor (including occasionally scheduled in-person), including day-ahead, hour-ahead and real-time desks.
Provides training, guidance, and supervisory support for on-call staff as appropriate.
Maintains the current applications, analyzes system errors from multiple angles, and works with others to determine the root cause of the problem.
Partners with other staff to define functional requirements for Market Operations and advanced Network Applications and increase mutual understanding of the capability of optional computer solutions to satisfy needs.
Integrates, enhances, improves, tests, and supports Day-Ahead Market (DAM), Real-Time Market, Market Quality Services (MQS) applications as well as other advanced applications related to operations.
Performs the duties needed to supplement designing, testing and documenting user training or other such activities, when necessary.
Requires 24/7 on-call support (as part of a rotation with the team).
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.

A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Power Systems, Computer Science or related technical field.
This is an entry level position, no experience is required.
Experience with one or more of the following is required:
Must be self-starting and willing and able to work independently in a dynamic corporate organization under pressure of tight deadlines and aggressive expectations.
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member.

FE exam or EIT preferred.
Power Systems Operations
Energy Management Systems (EMS)
Advanced network applications
Real-time systems
Market operation
Prior internship or project work within the Utility Industry strongly preferred.
Master's degree preferred.

Strong verbal and written communication and documentation skills required, with a demonstrated attention to detail.
Ability to use deductive reasoning and analytical thinking with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are also essential.
Problem solving skills with the ability to influence others without direct authority.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

The pay range for the Associate Power Systems Technology Engineer position is $40.49 - $56.68 per hour.

The California ISO is committed to the health, safety, and work/life integration of its employees, and is proud to offer flexible work arrangements.

Make a difference and impact millions of people who depend on electricity in their everyday lives.
You will be challenged, be a part of a winning team, and your contributions will be rewarded and recognized.
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.