Associate Market Solutions Engineer
NYISO, the operator of New York's electric grid and wholesale power markets, is hiring an Associate Market Solutions Engineer in Rensselaer, NY to maintain the power system model behind scheduling/dispatch software, support EMS and BMS applications, smart-grid tools, and market testing. The role needs an electrical/power systems engineering background; Python, MATLAB/AMPL/GAMS skills are desirable
- Compensation
- $68.9K–$115.2K / yr
- Location
- Rensselaer, New York, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Solutions engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
- Course studies in power systems, electrical engineering, power system components, and mathematical modeling of power system components
- Analytical approach to problem solving
- Strong team and interpersonal skills with ability to work cross functionally
- Excellent communication skills; articulate technical problems and solutions
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, geometry and trigonometry
- Intermediate competency in Windows environment using MS Office; working knowledge of UNIX desired
- Ability to work onsite in Rensselaer, NY several days per week, with possible nights, weekends or holiday work
Nice to have
- Master's degree (MS) in Electrical Engineering
- Experience in Electrical Engineering and/or Operations Research with software simulation experience
- Experience using Energy Management Systems, SCUC, RTS, Grid View, GE-MAPS, PROMOD, AMPL, MATLAB or GAMS
- Strong Python programming skills and working knowledge of shell scripting and Linux command line
- Background in models and databases used in power system analyses
- Business experience in electric power systems or wholesale electric markets
Full description
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 New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) applies cutting-edge technology to operating a reliable electricity system, managing competitive markets for wholesale electricity, and planning for the Empire State's energy future. The NYISO's Market Structures department invites applications for a full time Associate Market Solutions Engineer.
This individual will support the electric power system model used by the scheduling and dispatch software. Develop and apply a working knowledge of the New York State high voltage transmission system and the network model database software to support the NYISO market and security functions. The Associate Engineer will support the real-time power system analysis, primarily the EMS software applications and BMS software application, as well as the development and evolution of the Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Energy Market Systems (BMS) and the development and evolution of the Smart-Grid application software. Strong Power Systems or Electrical Engineering with power system software and/or mathematical optimization knowledge is desired for this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:
- Support and maintain the PMU applications such as stand-alone visualization software and EMS based Voltage Stability Monitoring (VSM).
- Support the maintenance of EMS and Phasor Data Acquisition and Control systems integration
- Support the integrity of Smart-Grid application software by development and implementation of Business Owner Quality Assurance procedures.
- Support the testing of PMU application functions in coordination with NY Transmission Owners and neighboring control areas.
- Provide Power System Operations Dispatcher support for all Smart-Grid applications such as, ePDC, RTDMS (Server and Client), ePDE and Grid-Smarts.
- Develop and maintain software and operating procedures to address special market and operating conditions under the guidance of the manager or senior members of the team.
- Work collaboratively with Energy Market Operation and Grid Operation personnel in new Market Design initiative or new Network model projects including the new EMS/BMS platform.
- Perform the development of the documentation to support new Market Design initiative or new Network Model projects including the new EMS/BMS platform.
- Perform Factory Acceptance or Site Acceptance Testing for new Market Design initiative or new Network Model projects including the new EMS/BMS platform.