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.
Responsibilities Work with System Planning senior staff to learn the operational characteristics of the NYISO Bulk Power Electric system. Work with System Planning senior staff to gain knowledge of the Load Flow and Voltage analysis. Begin to learn the basics of system stability analyses. Assist Senior Staff in determining the need for and benefits derived from system transmission reinforcements. Assist Senior Staff in conducting analyses of system conditions, system disturbances and system operations in order to assess system performance. Assist Senior Staff in conducting analyses to assess the electric system improvement programs of NYPA’s customers. Assist Senior Staff in the performance of generator interconnection studies or Operations Planning studies. Assist with the review of technical reports and NYISO planning studies. Assist Sr. Staff with issues relating to NYISO/NPCC/NERC compliance. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of bulk power electric system planning and operation practices, as well as transmission system equipment is desirable. Effective oral communication skills required to provide presentations on technical topics. Effective written communication skills required to write clear, concise technical reports. Ability to organize and prioritize a workload consisting of several projects in order to meet work 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 Exposure to electric utility industry preferred. Ability to pass EIT and work towards PE license. 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.Hiring Manager: Mohammed Hossain
Department: Transmission
Grade Level: 04X
The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $61,890.00 - $85,090.00. 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.
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