Reliability and Market Operations Engineer (Hybrid - Onsite Shifts + work from home)

California ISO; Folsom (CA); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Reliability and Market Operations Engineer to support the reliable operation of California's power grid. This dynamic role involves providing engineering support in a 24/7 control room, developing operating procedures, and conducting simulation studies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and experience with electric power systems analysis. Join a team committed to ensuring the safety and reliability of electricity delivery while enjoying flexible work arrangements and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Relocation Assistance

Shift Premiums

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in electric power systems analysis.
• Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and outage planning.
• Experience with transmission planning and electricity markets.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support in a 24/7 control room environment.
• Develop operating procedures adhering to NERC Reliability Standards.
• Model transmission constraints for efficient market operations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Electric Power Systems Analysis

Simulation Studies

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EMTP

PSCAD/EMTDC

PSS/E

PSLF

SuperHarm

Microsoft Office (Access, Visio)

Job description

Reliability and Market Operations Engineer (Hybrid - Onsite Shifts + work from home)

Reliability and Market Operations Engineer (Hybrid - Onsite Shifts + work from home)

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Company Description

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/7.

Company Description

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/7.

As the impartial grid operator, the California ISO opens access to the wholesale power market that is designed to diversify resources and lower prices. It also grants equal access to 25,865 circuit-miles of power lines and reduces barriers to diverse resources competing to bring power to customers.

The California ISO's function is often compared to that of air traffic controllers. It would be grossly unfair for air traffic controllers to represent one airline and profit from allowing that company's planes to go through before others. In the same way, the California ISO operates independently—managing the electron traffic on a power grid we do not own—making sure electricity is safely delivered to utilities and consumers on time and reliably.

The California ISO is committed to the health, safety, and work/life integration of its employees and is proud to offer flexible work arrangements. This position requires the ability to work rotating (days/nights/weekends) 12 hour shift schedule for 3 of 6 weeks, and structured time off / work from home or office for remaining 3 weeks.

Relocation Assistance is available.

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Manager, the Reliability and Market Operations Engineer provides engineering support to Reliability Coordination as well as Real-Time Grid Operations and Market Operations. Responsible for establishing and updating the operating limits to the Grid, documenting the associated operating procedures to support the safe and reliable operation of the system and modeling the market impacts of transmission constraints. Participates in the development of ISO policies and methodologies associated with the reliable operation of the transmission grid and the efficient operation of the ISO market. This is a 24x7 rotating shift position.

• Providing on shift engineering support in 24X7 control room environment. Act as a point of contact for Operations Engineering, providing direct feedback to daily operational matters. Attend operations planning meetings to communicate current day plan and the next day plan.
• Develop operating requirements and instructions in the outage plans and operating procedures to adhere to the NERC Reliability Standards, other requirements in accordance with pre-established guidelines and systems’ physical limitations, as well as pre-existing policies, practices and procedures. Prepares and conducts operating studies and contingency analyses, including power flow, short circuit, stability, and post-transient analyses, to maintain reliable operation of the Grid.
• Models transmission constraints in the ISO market to ensure efficient market operations as well as reliable grid operations. Provides engineering support on model validation and abnormal market price investigations.
• Provides operations engineering support to ISO Divisions, and Departments as appropriate. Provides specific feedback and essential details relating to the ISO controlled grid and the control area to ISO management.
• May represent ISO Operations Engineering interest in applicable WECC and other industry meetings as assigned.
• Assists in developing, implementing and documenting automated computer programs/tools, and other advanced analysis methods, to allow for comprehensive monitoring of operational performance of the transmission system and detection of transmission system problems.
  
  

Qualifications

Level of Education and Discipline:

A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) required in Electrical Engineering; concentration in Power preferred. Master’s degree and/or Ph.D. preferred.

Amount Of Experience

Two (2) or more years related experience.

Certifications

NERC Reliability Authority (or System Operator) Certification required or must be able to obtain NERC Certification within six months of employment.

Type Of Experience

Experience conducting simulation and analytical studies of electric power systems including harmonic, transient stability and load flow analysis. Knowledge or experience with simulation programs such as EMTP, PSCAD/EMTDC, PSS/E, PSLF or SuperHarm desired. Electric utility industry experience including emphasis in any combination of the following: Operations Planning, Real Time Operations, Transmission Planning, Electricity Markets, Renewable Integration, protection relays, EMS. Familiarity with California Electric System or other portions of the WECC system desired.

Additional Skills And Abilities

Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills with strong problem solving skills. Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Access and Visio, is required. Ability to work with minimal supervision and to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness. Ability to provide timely professional assessments with limited information and/or assumptions, and to confidently act on decisions. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member. Must be able to handle a dynamic and changing work environment, work well independently and be self-motivated.

Additional Information

The pay range for the Reliability and Market Operations Engineer at the CAISO is $101,700 - $169,500 per year.

This role is also eligible for shift premiums.

**We will also consider this position for other levels depending on applicable education and experience.**

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Utilities

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