Senior Systems Operations Engineer – Real-Time Reliability

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Systems Operations Engineer to support real-time reliability of the Bulk Electric System. You will perform studies, support EMS/State Estimator, and coordinate with CAISO/WECC to ensure SOL and IROL compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years in power system operations, and experience with PSS E, PSLF, and CAISO procedures. Onsite work with strong analytical and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum six years of experience in power system operations engineering, transmission planning, or reliability coordination within the Western Interconnection.
• Proficiency with power system analysis tools such as PSS E, PSLF, TARA, PowerWorld, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with short circuit analysis tools such as APA or Aspen Oneliner.
• Working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and WECC regional criteria.
• Experience supporting real time operations within an Energy Control Center environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform next day and short‑term operational studies, including power flow, contingency analysis, voltage and transient stability, transfer capability assessments, and RTCA.
• Conduct pre and post operating assessments to evaluate system performance and identify reliability risks.
• Ensure compliance with NERC Reliability Standards and WECC criteria, maintaining methodologies for SOL and IROL determinations.
• Support and maintain the EMS, State Estimator, and contingency analysis applications.
• Develop real time operational solutions to mitigate RTCA identified violations, including reconfiguration and redispatch.
• Provide technical guidance to Energy Control Center operators during normal and emergency conditions.
• Coordinate model development and data exchange with CAISO and WECC for EMS/State Estimator/RTCA.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS E

PSLF

TARA

PowerWorld

APA

Aspen Oneliner

Job description

Leidos in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Systems Operations Engineer to support real-time reliability of the Bulk Electric System. You will perform studies, support EMS/State Estimator, and coordinate with CAISO/WECC to ensure SOL and IROL compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years in power system operations, and experience with PSS E, PSLF, and CAISO procedures. Onsite work with strong analytical and collaboration skills.