System Planning Engineer I

Location:

White Plains, US

Summary

Leads research, design, and development activities to improve NYPA’s energy services. Designs, constructs, and tests and operates equipment. Ensures that standards of quality, cost, safety, reliability, timeliness and performance are met throughout all engineering activities.

Utilizing advanced computer modeling tools, perform short term operational planning and long term transmission system planning through modeling and simulation of the power system to ensure the reliable operation of the existing G&T system, evaluate G&T development opportunities, and support internal and external interconnections. #LI-AH1

Responsibilities

• Understand the operational characteristics of the NYISO Bulk Power Electric system

• Excellent understanding of the Load Flow and Voltage analysis.

• Perform basic system stability analyses.

• Conduct analyses of system conditions, system disturbances and system operations in order to assess system performance with only minimal guidance from System Planning senior staff.

• Independently conduct analyses to assess the electric system improvement programs.

• Perform generator interconnection studies or Operations Planning studies under the supervision of senior System Planning staff.

• Conduct studies to conform with NYISO rules for the connection of major projects to the NYCA bulk power transmission system under the supervision of senior System Planning staff.

• Independently review technical reports and NYISO planning studies.

• Represent the Authority on State System Planning working groups and task forces to ensure NYPA interests are represented and promoted. Perform and review and inter-utility analyses.

• Prepare detailed technical reports documenting study work conducted, problems and recommendations.

• Recognize NYISO/NPCC/NERC compliance requirements and address compliance issues as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of NYPA Transmission Business Unit, NYISO, NYSRC, NPCC, and NERC planning and operation practices and reliability requirements.

• Significant knowledge of PTI/PSS/e Load Flow and Voltage programs and PowerGem’s TARA program.

• Knowledge of Python Programming (desired)

• Knowledge of PTI/PSS/e Stability program.

• Knowledge of bulk power electric system planning and operation practices, as well as transmission system equipment.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to write clear, concise technical reports and papers.

• Ability to provide detailed presentations on technical topics.

• Ability to assess System Planning technical problems and provide timely and accurate solutions and recommendations.

• Capable of recognizing abnormal data variances in evaluation of technical reports and propose/suggest additional actions for correction.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work consisting of several projects in order to meet completion schedules.

• Demonstrate flexibility in changing project requirements, priorities and assignments.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering required

• Masters of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering preferred.

• New York State Engineer in Training certification preferred

• Minimum of five (5) years of related work experience.

• Ability to pass EIT and work towards PE license.

• Experience in steady state analysis is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, use a keyboard and enter data, view monitors for prolonged periods of time;

• Ability to travel by auto, train, airplane to other destinations to attend meetings.

Military Occupational Specialty Codes

MOS - Army: 12A, 12B, 12P, 18C, 24A, 24Z, 51S

MOS - Marines: 1120, 1302, 1310, 8824, 8831, 8832, 9622, 9624, 9630, 9631, 9632, 9636

MOS - Navy : EA, MME, UT, 2166, 2167, 2170, 2180, 2181, 2740, 4210, 4270, 4280, 5761, 5904, 5913, 5917, 5925, 5927, 5960, 5961, 5970, 5980, 7273

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $99,350.00 - $136,600.00. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email  accessibility@nypa.gov .

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