Planning Engineer, Generation Integration

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity on more than 11,000 circuit-miles of high-voltage transmission lines, dispatching power from hundreds of generating units across the state.

The NYISO's Generation Integration department invites applications for a full-time Planning Engineer.

The Planning Engineer will coordinate, perform, and review technical studies related to the interconnection of proposed new generation, transmission and load facilities to the New York State transmission system. You will also assist in coordinating with other System & Resource Planning and NYISO departments as necessary to prepare various reports and filings as appropriate. The planning engineer will assist in responding to customer, regulator or other outside inquiries as appropriate, and assists in development or review of new or modified documents such as tariffs, manuals, reliability standards, etc. as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews proposed project facilities including the conceptual design for interconnection of the project to the NYS transmission system and associated modeling data provided for the project.
• Prepares base cases to be used in interconnection studies.
• Provides technical coordination with others involved in the performance of interconnection studies including the project developers, transmission owners, consultants, etc.
• Performs or reviews the technical analysis (power flow, short circuit, and / or stability analysis) for interconnection studies.
• Evaluates and identifies any system upgrade facilities and / or system deliverability upgrades required for proposed projects and develops cost estimates for the identified upgrades.
• Prepares and / or reviews interconnection study reports and associated documentation.
• Leads and / or participates in project study meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge of the following software tools is desired :

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to perform routine office tasks. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Contact with staff and public will occur. Travel may be required to attend and / or conduct meetings, conferences and training. This position may require work on nights, weekends or holidays.

The NYISO takes pride in recruiting, developing and retaining highly talented individuals. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and innovative reward programs.

At the NYISO, we realize the importance of balancing the availability of remote work with the inherent value of bringing people together to attain success in the areas of maximum collaboration, relationship building and growth, teamwork, innovation and problem solving, as well as professional development and mentoring. In this role, you will be required to work onsite from our Rensselaer, NY location several days per workweek, with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. You will also be expected to respond to all business needs that may require any increase to the regular onsite requirements.

All offers of employment will be made contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening and background check.

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

Salary Range

$78,500 — $131,100 USD