Associate System Planning Engineer (Cohort)

New York Power Authority; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a cohort of five new full-time system planning/electrical engineers. This exciting opportunity is designed for recent graduates or junior engineers eager to gain a broad range of planning and engineering skills through comprehensive training across multiple teams. The role offers valuable cross-training, site visits, and professional growth opportunities. You will work closely with experienced staff to analyze system conditions, conduct generator interconnection studies, and prepare technical reports. If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career path in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or junior engineers with 0-2 years of experience are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to pass EIT and work towards PE license is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with System Planning senior staff to learn operational characteristics of NYISO Bulk Power Electric system.
• Prepare detailed technical reports documenting study work conducted.

Skills

Knowledge of NYPA Transmission Business Unit

Knowledge of PTI/PSS/e load flow program

Effective oral communication skills

Effective written communication skills

Ability to assess System Planning technical problems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering

Masters of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering

Tools

PTI/PSS/e dynamics program

PowerGem's TARA program

Job description

Summary

NYPA is excited to announce an opportunity for a cohort of five new full-time system planning/electrical engineers in the System Planning and Analysis (SPA) department. We are seeking recent graduates or junior engineers with 0-2 years of experience who want to acquire a broad range of planning and engineering skills through comprehensive training within multiple teams in SPA. Disciplines include Transmission Studies, Reliability Planning, Renewables Planning, Facility Ratings & Special Studies, Interconnection & Standards, and Resource Planning. The selected will benefit from cross-training with other departments, have opportunities with site visits, and participate in additional trainings.

This is a full-time, permanent position, not an internship. Upon completion of training, New Hire's will have the opportunity to continue their professional growth and focus in an area for specialization.#LI-AH1

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 expand knowledge of the Load Flow and Voltage analysis.
• Learn the mechanics of the PTI PSS/e dynamics program and gain the basic knowledge for system stability analysis.
• Assist Senior Staff in conducting analyses of system conditions, system disturbances and system operations to assess system performance.
• Assist Senior Staff in conducting analyses to assess the electric system improvement
• 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.
• Work independently on focused studies, such as an analysis of station transformer tap settings.
• Prepare detailed technical reports documenting study work conducted, problems and recommendations.
• Assist Sr. Staff with issues relating to NYISO/NPCC/NERC compliance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of NYPA Transmission Business Unit, NYISO, NYSRC, NPCC, and NERC planning and operation policies and practices, and reliability requirements.
• Knowledge of PTI/PSS/e load flow program and PowerGem's TARA program (desired).
• Knowledge of PTI/PSS/e Stability program.
• Knowledge of bulk power electric system planning and operation practices, as well as transmission system equipment is desirable.
• Ability to assess System Planning technical problems and provide timely and accurate solutions and recommendations.
• Capable of recognizing abnormal variances in evaluation of technical reports.
• Effective oral communication skills to provide detailed presentations on technical topics.
• Effective written communication skills to write clear, concise technical reports and papers.
• 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.
• Ability to pass EIT and work toward PE license.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering required
• Masters of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years related work experience.
• 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.

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The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $89,100.00 - $122,510.00. 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 [e-mail].