Senior Market Solutions Engineer
New York ISO6 months ago
Base Salary
$106k - $176k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead the evolution, design, implementation, and integrity of Smart-Grid application software.
- Maintain EMS and Phasor Data Acquisition and Control system integrations and support PMU applications such as visualization software and Voltage Stability Monitoring.
- Develop mathematical models and software for EMS, BMS, market design, network modeling, capacity markets, resource adequacy, auctions, expansion, and accreditation.
- Coordinate market and grid operations personnel, vendors, stakeholders, and internal departments on market enhancements and new EMS/BMS platform projects.
- Lead factory acceptance, site acceptance, regression, and user acceptance testing for market, network model, and software initiatives.
- Provide dispatcher support, operator training, technical support, market validation, and implementation support for production enhancements.
- Conduct studies, prototypes, simulations, and research engagements to evaluate market products, technology, outcomes, risks, and compliance objectives.
Requirements
- A master’s degree is required; a PhD in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field is strongly desired.
- Coursework or demonstrated exposure to electricity market and grid operations is required.
- Five to seven years of Electrical Engineering and/or Operations Research experience with software simulation experience is preferred.
- Strong Python programming skills and working knowledge of shell scripting and the Linux command line are required.
- Experience with EMS, SCUC, RTS, Grid View, GE-MAPS, PROMOD, AMPL, MATLAB, or GAMS is highly desirable.
- Background in power-system analysis models and databases and business experience in electric power systems or wholesale electric markets are desired, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Ability to analyze technical and business materials, prepare reports and procedures, present information, apply mathematical and logical concepts, and communicate with managers, vendors, market participants, and the public.
- Intermediate Windows and Microsoft Office competency and working knowledge of UNIX are desired.
Benefits
- Full-time position with competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and innovative reward programs.
- Hybrid arrangement requiring several onsite workdays per week at the Rensselaer, New York location, with remote work available on remaining days and possible increased onsite requirements based on business needs.
- Travel may be required for meetings, conferences, and training, and work may include nights, weekends, or holidays.
- Employment offers are contingent on successful drug screening and background check.
About New York ISO
The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) is a not-for-profit that runs New York State’s bulk power grid and administers its competitive wholesale electricity markets for generators, utilities, and large energy buyers. It manages power flows across more than 11,000 miles of high-voltage transmission and conducts long-term system planning. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Rensselaer, NY, NYISO’s revenues come from tariff-based market and reliability services.