Interconnection Studies Engineer — Power Systems Planning

New York ISO; City of Rensselaer (NY); On-site; USD 80,800 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Job summary

New York ISO is seeking a Planning Engineer to support interconnection studies and transmission planning across New York State. You’ll review facilities, create base cases, and coordinate with customers and utilities to ensure accurate modeling and analysis.

The role involves performing steady‑state, short‑circuit, and stability studies, evaluating deliverability requirements, and producing study reports. A bachelor’s in EE and 3+ years in planning are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (power-systems concentration preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in power-system planning or design, especially transmission system facilities.
• Experience with transmission planning or interconnection studies and related software.

Responsibilities

• Review proposed project facilities, including interconnection design and modeling data.
• Prepare base cases for interconnection studies.
• Coordinate technical work with stakeholders and customers.
• Perform or review steady state, short‑circuit, and/or stability analyses.
• Evaluate upgrades and develop cost estimates.
• Prepare and review interconnection study reports and documentation.
• Lead or participate in project study meetings.
• Present at stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Power systems planning

Interconnection studies

Power-flow analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PTI PSS/E

PowerGEM TARA

ASPEN

Job description

New York ISO is seeking a Planning Engineer to support interconnection studies and transmission planning across New York State. You’ll review facilities, create base cases, and coordinate with customers and utilities to ensure accurate modeling and analysis.

The role involves performing steady‑state, short‑circuit, and stability studies, evaluating deliverability requirements, and producing study reports. A bachelor’s in EE and 3+ years in planning are expected.