Senior Market Solutions Engineer
Leads the power system model behind NYISO's scheduling and dispatch software, evolving EMS/BMS market systems, Smart-Grid applications, and capacity market models. Requires a Master's in Electrical Engineering or related field, strong Python, optimization tools (MATLAB/AMPL/GAMS), and Linux; hybrid onsite in Rensselaer, NY.
- Compensation
- $105.7K–$176.4K / yr
- Location
- Rensselaer, New York, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Solutions engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field (Operations Research, Economics, other Engineering disciplines)
- Coursework and/or demonstrated exposure to electricity market and grid operations
- Strong Python programming skills
- Working knowledge of shell scripting and Linux command line
- Intermediate competency in Windows operating environment using MS Office applications
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
- Ability to work onsite in Rensselaer, NY several days per workweek (hybrid), with possible nights/weekends/holidays
- Employment contingent upon successful completion of drug screening and background check
Nice to have
- PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related fields
- Five to seven years' experience in Electrical Engineering and/or Operations Research with software simulation experience
- Experience with EMS, SCUC, RTS, Grid View, GE-MAPS, PROMOD, AMPL, MATLAB, or GAMS
- Background in models and databases used in power system analyses
- Business experience in electric power systems or wholesale electric markets
- Working knowledge of UNIX
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 Senior Market Solutions Engineer to join our team.
The Senior Market Solutions Engineer will lead the electric power system model used by the scheduling and dispatch software. The Senior Market Solutions Engineer will 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. Additionally, this individual will lead the real-time power system analysis, primarily the EMS software applications and BMS software applications, as well as the development and evolution of the Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Energy Market Systems (BMS). The Senior Market Solutions Engineer will also lead 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
- Lead the evolution of the Smart-Grid applications software.
- Responsible for maintaining EMS and Phasor Data Acquisition and Control systems integration
- Ensure integrity of Smart-Grid application software by development and implementation of Business Owner Quality Assurance procedures.
- Develop and design Smart-Grid application software requirements to support the ISO PMU application functions in coordination with NY Transmission Owners and neighboring control areas.
- Provide Power System Operations Dispatcher support and Operator training for all Smart-Grid applications such as, ePDC, RTDMS (Server and Client), ePDE and Grid-Smarts.
- Develop and Design software and operating procedures to address special market and operating conditions.
- Lead and Coordinate the Energy Market Operation and Grid Operation personals in new Market Design initiative or new Network model projects including the new EMS/BMS platform.
- Work collaboratively across the NYISO organization (Market Structure, Market Operations, Grid Operation, Information Technology, and Market Mitigation & Analysis departments) in the design and implementation of market product enhancements.
- Lead and Coordinate Factory Acceptance or Site Acceptance Testing for new Market Design initiative or new Network Model projects including the new EMS/BMS platform.