Senior RAPA Engineer

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

Job summary

NPCC in New York seeks a Senior Reliability Assessment and Performance Analysis Engineer to develop bulk power system models and lead technical groups.

The role involves simulations with industry-standard tools, coordinating with NPCC and ERO Enterprise, and guiding engineers while ensuring reliability studies meet regional needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of electric power industry experience.
• Proficiency with transmission planning software tools such as Siemens PSS/E, TARA, PowerWorld, GE-PSLF, or equivalent.
• Competent and knowledgeable in bulk transmission planning, power system modeling, and performing system studies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and validation of models to support NPCC and ERO Enterprise activities.
• Perform steady-state and transient stability studies using commercially available software.
• Collaborate on the performance of energy assessments using commercially available software and the preparation of related narratives as necessary.
• Oversee the work of NPCC technical groups charged with addressing emerging reliability issues.
• Present NPCC regional perspectives to ERO initiatives, industry stakeholders, committees, task forces, and working groups.
• Develop relationships with 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

BSEE or equivalent

Tools

Siemens PSS/E

TARA

PowerWorld

GE-PSLF

Job description

Position Summary

As the Senior Reliability Assessment and Performance Analysis Engineer, you are responsible for developing models of the bulk power system, overseeing the work of technical groups, performing simulations using commercially available software, and supporting activities related to the NPCC and ERO work plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and validation of models to support NPCC and ERO Enterprise activities.
• Perform steady-state and transient stability studies using commercially available software.
• Collaborate on the performance of energy assessments using commercially available software and the preparation of related narratives as necessary.
• Oversee the work of NPCC technical groups charged with addressing emerging reliability issues.
• Present NPCC regional perspectives to ERO initiatives, industry stakeholders, committees, task forces, and working groups.
• Develop relationships with 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) or equivalent bachelor’s degree in engineering with related training.
• Minimum 5 years of electric power industry experience.
• Proficiency with transmission planning software tools such as Siemens PSS/E, TARA, PowerWorld, GE-PSLF, or equivalent.
• Competent and knowledgeable in bulk transmission planning, power system modeling, and performing system studies
• Ability to work effectively with multiple levels of management.
• Acute attention to details.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with a specialization in power systems.
• Experience performing steady state and transient stability simulations.
• Experience performing electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies.
• Experience performing geomagnetic disturbance (GMD) studies.
• Experience performing short circuit studies.
• Experience performing energy assessments and resource adequacy studies.

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.