Senior Grid Transition Engineer (Hybrid Remote)

The New York Independent System Operator; City of Rensselaer (NY); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) invites applications for a full‑time Senior Engineer, Grid Transition based in Rensselaer, NY, with a mix of onsite and remote work. You will lead advanced studies on grid performance amid high intermittent generation, and develop technical reports to guide planning and operations.

You will collaborate with planning, operations, and reliability groups, applying PSCAD, PSS/E, EMT-based tools, and Python to identify resonances, mitigate risk, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; MS preferred.
• Seven years of power system planning experience required.
• Experience with PSCAD, PSS/E, EMTP-RV, and Python is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform dynamic and transient simulations (PSSE/EMTP/PSCAD) of complex power systems.
• Develop engineering study reports and NYISO procedures.
• Present study updates to NYISO stakeholders.
• Coordinate with other departments and external reliability groups.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical reading of complex docs

Presentation skills

Problem prioritization

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

PSCAD

PSS/E

EMTP-RV

Python

E-Tran

GE PSLF

ASPEN

TARA

Job description

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) invites applications for a full‑time Senior Engineer, Grid Transition based in Rensselaer, NY, with a mix of onsite and remote work. You will lead advanced studies on grid performance amid high intermittent generation, and develop technical reports to guide planning and operations.

You will collaborate with planning, operations, and reliability groups, applying PSCAD, PSS/E, EMT-based tools, and Python to identify resonances, mitigate risk, and