Research & Engineering Co-Op

Co-Ops at New York ISO; City of Rensselaer (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Local onsite with Albany area three+ 2

Job summary

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) invites motivated students to join its co-op program in Albany, NY. You will work with the Research & Engineering team on APFC technology modeling and its representation within NYISO markets and BMS framework.

The role offers exposure to transmission modeling, power system operations, and energy markets that support reliable grid operations. As a hybrid position, you’ll split time between office and remote work, with onsite presence required in

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and quantitative reasoning skills.
• Experience with data analysis, programming, or modeling tools such as Python, MATLAB, Excel, or similar software.
• Interest in power systems, optimization, grid operations, or electricity markets.
• Ability to interpret technical information and communicate findings effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Coursework or experience related to power systems, optimization, or energy markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Research & Engineering team to understand NYISO transmission modeling practices and the Business Management System (BMS) framework.
• Assist in the development and execution of simulation scenarios used to evaluate the device’s behavior.
• Support baseline case development and implementation of transmission impedance adjustments in test environments.
• Execute and analyze SCUC, RTC, and RTD simulation studies.
• Evaluate impacts on power flows, shift factors, transmission constraints, dispatch outcomes, and market results.
• Organize project findings, document results, and prepare technical summaries and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Research & Engineering, Market Operations, and Grid Operations staff throughout the project.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Quantitative reasoning

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering / Power Systems / OR / Computer Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

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 takes pride in recruiting, developing, and retaining highly talented individuals. Our Co-Op Program provides students with the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while developing a deeper understanding of New York's bulk power system, wholesale electricity markets, and emerging grid technologies.

The Research & Engineering team is evaluating Advanced Power Flow Control(APFC) technologies and their representation within NYISO market and power system models. This co-op project will support the assessment of a modular Static Series Synchronous Compensator (SSSC) technology, an innovative transmission control device that can influence power flows by adjusting line impedance.

Working alongside engineers and subject matter experts, the co-op will help analyze whether the device behavior can be effectively represented using existing modeling approaches within the NYISO Business Management System (BMS) framework. The project will provide exposure to transmission modeling, power system operations, and the electricity markets that support reliable grid operations.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Research & Engineering team to understand NYISO transmission modeling practices and the Business Management System (BMS) framework.
• Assist in the development and execution of simulation scenarios used to evaluate the device’s behavior.
• Support baseline case development and implementation of transmission impedance adjustments in test environments.
• Execute and analyze SCUC, RTC, and RTD simulation studies.
• Evaluate impacts on power flows, shift factors, transmission constraints, dispatch outcomes, and market results.
• Organize project findings, document results, and prepare technical summaries and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Research & Engineering, Market Operations, and Grid Operations staff throughout the project.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's degree or PhDin Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and quantitative reasoning skills.
• Experience with data analysis, programming, or modeling tools such as Python, MATLAB, Excel, or similar software.
• Interest in power systems, optimization, grid operations, or electricity markets.
• Ability to interpret technical information and communicate findings effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Coursework or experience related to power systems, optimization, or energy markets is a plus.

The NYISO offers the flexibility to work both in the office and remotely, providing our employees with an enhanced work‑life balance. This co‑op position will be a hybrid role, with the expectation that students will be local to the Albany, NY area and be able to work onsite at least three days a week.

All offers of employment will be made contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening and background check.

The NYISO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

Salary Range

$20 - $35 USD

Voluntary Self‑Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Co‑Ops at New York ISO’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.