Electrical Engineer
Location - White Plains NY 10601 (Hybrid)
Duration - 12 months
Project Overview
- This position will support the System Interconnection/System Planning Team and associated work related to the conceptual engineering design for System Impact Study and Facility Study phases of new interconnection projects, new transmission projects, and conventional facility modifications.
- Entry electrical engineer will support the project team and interface with cross-functional teams and work in a matrix environment with internal and external stakeholders in support of NYISO’s interconnection process to reliably interconnect Load and Transmission projects to New York State Electric Transmission System.
Job Functions & Responsibilities
- Assist with Project Management to coordinate with the Developers of Transmission projects to ensure designs and specifications are reviewed to meet the Authority’s technical requirements.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, NYISO, Developers, and AE firms for the facility study design and conceptual design for the generator connection that requires transmission facility modification. Support and coordinate with Engineering, Design, Strategic Supply management (SSM), Legal, Environmental, and site owners to draft and execute the Interconnection Agreement.
- Develop and review responsibility matrix for the facility study and Interconnection agreement. Prepare project requests and coordinate with OPMG to generate project numbers and WBS codes for cost tracking.
- Review Feasibility Study (FES) scope, FES report, System Reliability Impact Study (SRIS) scope, and reports.
- Knowledge in interpreting results from power flow and transient simulations using PSSE or TARA. Coordinate with engineering, design, and sites to provide asset information, drawings, and standards for interconnection to transmission or facility.
Skills
- Experience with NYISO interconnection process.
- Experience with high voltage substation and transmission project development and execution.
- Experience with large scale renewable projects is desired.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in electrical engineering or Power System from an accredited institution at the time of application.
- Minimum of 3 years of high voltage substation and transmission line engineering experience.
- Minimum of 3 years in project management. New York State PE is desired.