Real-Time Power Systems Operations Engineer

Leidos LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Systems Operations Engineer to ensure real time reliability of the Bulk Electric System from our Phoenix site. You will perform operating studies, validate SOL/IROL, and interface with the Energy Control Center to maintain compliant system performance.

You will maintain EMS and support CAISO/WECC coordination, provide guidance during normal and emergency conditions, and mentor junior engineers while delivering mitigation plans for RTCA issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum six years of experience in power system operations engineering, transmission planning, or reliability coordination within the Western Interconnection.
• Proficiency with power system analysis tools such as PSS E, PSLF, PowerWorld, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with short circuit analysis tools such as APA or Aspen Oneliner.
• Working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and WECC regional criteria.
• Experience supporting real time operations within an Energy Control Center environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform next day and short-term operational studies: power flow, contingency analysis, and RTCA.
• Conduct pre/post operating assessments to evaluate performance and risks.
• Ensure compliance with NERC standards, focusing on SOL and IROL determinations.
• Support and maintain EMS including State Estimator and contingency analysis.
• Develop real-time operational solutions to mitigate RTCA violations.
• Provide guidance to Energy Control Center operators during normal and emergency conditions.
• Coordinate outages with CAISO and WECC to avoid SOL/IROL violations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers in EMS applications and RTCA processes.

Skills

Power system analysis

Real-time operations

NERC standards knowledge

EMS and State Estimator

Outage coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license preferred

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

TARA

PowerWorld

APA / Aspen Oneliner

Job description

Leidos seeks a Systems Operations Engineer to ensure real time reliability of the Bulk Electric System from our Phoenix site. You will perform operating studies, validate SOL/IROL, and interface with the Energy Control Center to maintain compliant system performance.

You will maintain EMS and support CAISO/WECC coordination, provide guidance during normal and emergency conditions, and mentor junior engineers while delivering mitigation plans for RTCA issues.