Senior Electrical Engineer in Transmission Pl

Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC); New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NPCC is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Transmission Planning to analyze the Bulk Electric System/Bulk Power System, lead technical groups, and ensure reliability under stressed conditions. You will perform simulations with commercial software and support NPCC and ERO work plans.

Responsibilities include overseeing BES/BPS evaluations, conducting steady-state, dynamic analyses, presenting results to NPCC committees, and collaborating with NPCC members, NERC, and stakeholders while

Job description

Position Summary

As the Senior Electrical Engineer in Transmission Planning, you are responsible for analyzing the Bulk Electric System/Bulk Power System (BES/BPS), leading the work of technical groups responsible for ensuring the dependability and security of the BES/BPS to serve power system demands under stressed conditions, performing simulations using commercially available software, and supporting activities related to the NPCC and ERO work plans.

Position Summary

As the Senior Electrical Engineer in Transmission Planning, you are responsible for analyzing the Bulk Electric System/Bulk Power System (BES/BPS), leading the work of technical groups responsible for ensuring the dependability and security of the BES/BPS to serve power system demands under stressed conditions, performing simulations using commercially available software, and supporting activities related to the NPCC and ERO work plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the evaluations of the BES/BPS in support of NPCC and ERO Enterprise activities.
• Perform steady-state, transient stability and dynamic analyses using commercially available software.
• Oversee the work of NPCC technical groups charged with conducting NPCC region-wide BES/BPS studies, including but not limited to:
  • NPCC Overall Transmission Assessment.
  • NPCC Underfrequency Load Shedding Program Adequacy Assessment.
  • Applicability and usage of various dynamic load models in the NPCC region-wide BES/BPS assessments.
• Present results of NPCC BES/BPS studies at NPCC committees, task forces, and working groups.
• Participate in providing NPCC regional perspectives to the ERO and industry stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with NPCC Members, NERC, Regional Entity, and stakeholder personnel to enhance coordination efforts and improve existing processes and procedures.
• Provide guidance and training to other engineers, as required.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with concentration in electric power systems.
• Minimum 8 years of direct experience in conducting utility-scale transmission planning, interconnection studies, and power system modeling.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of active and reactive power flow, voltage control, transient stability, fault calculations, and frequency response of the BES/BPS.
• Competent and knowledgeable in the following technical aspects, including but not limited to:
  • Transmission and resource adequacy planning.
  • Modeling of loads and Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs) such as wind, utility-scale solar, and Battery Energy Storage systems in transient stability analysis.
  • Wide-area power system studies.
  • Steady state and transient stability studies.
  • Short circuit analyses.
  • NERC planning and modeling standards.
• Proficiency with the use of power system simulation software tools such as Siemens PSS/E, Power World, or GE-PSLF to conduct load flow, contingency analysis (N-1, N-2 conditions, etc.), and transient stability evaluations. Ability to program in Python to automate large-scale batch simulations.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Power Systems Engineering.
• Experience performing electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies using PSCAD or EMTP to evaluate impact of large loads, IBRs, localized grid phenomena, control interactions and sub-synchronous resonance.
  

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Self-starter with the ability to contribute to multiple priorities, multitask effectively, and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for long periods of time, ability to communicate verbally, and in writing, and ability to handle long periods of screen time.
• Ability to work and travel within the U.S. and travel to Canada.
  

EEOC and Disclaimer

NPCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline or discharge, will be solely based on competence, performance, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of the individual's actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.