Senior Grid Reliability Engineer (Hybrid)

California ISO; Folsom (CA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

The California ISO is seeking a Sr Operations Engineer to support and optimize grid operations. This role emphasizes outage analysis, clearance studies, and modeling transmission constraints to ensure reliable delivery of electricity across California.

The position requires advanced power engineering education and at least five years of related experience, with familiarity in WECC committees, market impacts, and real-time system concerns. Hybrid or remote work options are available.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with strong power engineering focus.
• Five (5) or more years of related experience in utility/grid operations.
• Experience conducting simulation and analytical studies of electric power systems (power flow, contingency analysis).
• Knowledge of NERC WECC standards and regulatory requirements; experience with outage planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and conducts operating and clearance studies to maintain grid reliability.
• Represents ISO operations engineering in WECC committees and public forums.
• Analyzes complex operational engineering issues and updates operating plans accordingly.
• Develops automated tools for monitoring transmission system performance.
• Provides training and guidance to less experienced engineers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree or PhD asset

Tools

PSS/E

GE PSLF

Powerworld Simulator

DSATools

Job description

The California ISO is seeking a Sr Operations Engineer to support and optimize grid operations. This role emphasizes outage analysis, clearance studies, and modeling transmission constraints to ensure reliable delivery of electricity across California.

The position requires advanced power engineering education and at least five years of related experience, with familiarity in WECC committees, market impacts, and real-time system concerns. Hybrid or remote work options are available.