Associate System Planning Engineer (Cohort)

Summary

NYPA is excited to announce an opportunity for a cohort of five new full-time system planning/electrical engineers in the System Planning and Analysis (SPA) department. We are seeking recent graduates or junior engineers with 0-2 years of experience who want to acquire a broad range of planning and engineering skills through comprehensive training within multiple teams in SPA. Disciplines include Transmission Studies, Reliability Planning, Renewables Planning, Facility Ratings & Special Studies, Interconnection & Standards, and Resource Planning. The selected will benefit from cross-training with other departments, have opportunities with site visits, and participate in additional trainings. 
 
This is a full-time, permanent position, not an internship. Upon completion of training, New Hire's will have the opportunity to continue their professional growth and focus in an area for specialization. #LI-AH1

Responsibilities

• Work with System Planning senior staff to learn the operational characteristics of the NYISO Bulk Power Electric system. 
• Work with System Planning senior staff to expand knowledge of the Load Flow and Voltage analysis. 
• Learn the mechanics of the PTI PSS/e dynamics program and gain the basic knowledge for system stability analysis.
• Assist Senior Staff in conducting analyses of system conditions, system disturbances and system operations to assess system performance.
• Assist Senior Staff in conducting analyses to assess the electric system improvement 
• Assist Senior Staff in the performance of generator interconnection studies or Operations Planning studies.
• Assist with the review of technical reports and NYISO planning studies.
• Work independently on focused studies, such as an analysis of station transformer tap settings.
• Prepare detailed technical reports documenting study work conducted, problems and recommendations.
• Assist Sr. Staff with issues relating to NYISO/NPCC/NERC compliance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of NYPA Transmission Business Unit, NYISO, NYSRC, NPCC, and NERC planning and operation policies and practices, and reliability requirements.
• Knowledge of PTI/PSS/e load flow program and PowerGem’s TARA program (desired).
• Knowledge of PTI/PSS/e Stability program.
• Knowledge of bulk power electric system planning and operation practices, as well as transmission system equipment is desirable.
• Ability to assess System Planning technical problems and provide timely and accurate solutions and recommendations.
• Capable of recognizing abnormal variances in evaluation of technical reports.
• Effective oral communication skills to provide detailed presentations on technical topics.
• Effective written communication skills to write clear, concise technical reports and papers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a workload consisting of several projects in order to meet work completion schedules.
• Demonstrate flexibility in changing project requirements, priorities and assignments.
• Ability to pass EIT and work toward PE license.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering required
• Masters of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years related work experience.
• Ability to pass EIT and work towards PE license.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, use a keyboard and enter data, view monitors for prolonged periods of time;
• Ability to travel by auto, train, airplane to other destinations to attend meetings.  

Military Occupational Specialty Codes
MOS - Army: 12A, 12B, 12P, 18C, 24A, 24Z, 51S 
MOS - Marines: 1120, 1302, 1310, 8824, 8831, 8832, 9622, 9624, 9630, 9631, 9632, 9636  
MOS - Navy: EA, MME, UT, 2166, 2167, 2170, 2180, 2181, 2740, 4210, 4270, 4280, 5761, 5904, 5913, 5917, 5925, 5927, 5960, 5961, 5970, 5980, 7273  

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $89,100.00 - $122,510.00. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Auth