Work on highly complex engineering assignments
Provide power systems expertise in support of transmission system planning policies and decisions
Participate in WECC planning studies
Collaborate with other Regional Transmission Engineering staff, Participating Transmission owners and stakeholders on planning studies and planning initiatives
Perform and review technical analyses and provide support for economic assessments of the transmission grid
Propose projects and mitigation alternatives as appropriate
Produce annual transmission plans in coordination with transmission owners and stakeholders
Implement Transmission Planning Process and Generation Interconnection Process Business Practice Manuals
Self certifies that all NERC Standards applicable to a Planning Coordinator are met
Anticipate, identify, and resolve engineering-related problems and potential problems
Participate in path rating studies and contingency analyses (including power flow, short circuit, stability, and post-transient analyses)
Provide ongoing active participation in, guidance to, and technical support related to transmission system, renewable integration, customer services group, market operations and operations engineering and other departments within the ISO as required
Provide ISO management and other external entities with essential information relating to the ISO controlled grid and control area
Compile, analyze, and submit data and reports in compliance with external standards and requirements
Represent the ISO's interests in applicable WECC and related committees, work groups, and other public and industry forums
Provide basic training and guidance to Associate Engineers

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience
Two or more years directly related experience
Electric utility industry experience including emphasis in power system planning or operation
Familiarity with California Electric System or other portions of the WECC system
Ability to run power flow programs such as GE-PSLF
Practical knowledge of PC hardware and software, general aptitude for computer programming language like python and the use of industry standard office tools, especially MS-Access and MS-Excel is required
Knowledge of statistics, quantitative economics, energy management, resource planning and related fields is desirable
Registered California Engineer-In-Training or Professional Engineering License preferred
Must be able to handle a dynamic and changing work environment, and work well independently
Good analytical, verbal and written communication and documentation skills required
Ability to set and meet self-imposed deadline and perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness
Ability to provide timely professional assessments with limited information and/or assumptions, and to confidently act on decisions
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as leader, facilitator, and team member.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Relocation Assistance

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

power systems expertisetransmission system planningtechnical analyseseconomic assessmentspath rating studiescontingency analysespower flow programsstatisticsquantitative economicsenergy management

Soft Skills

analytical skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationdocumentation skillsproblem-solvingteamworkleadershipfacilitationtime managementadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeRegistered California Engineer-In-TrainingProfessional Engineering License