Sr Operations Engineer (Hybrid preferred)
Core
Analyzes, coordinates, and approves outages for the ISO grid; establishes daily limits; documents operating procedures; and models market impacts of transmission constraints to ensure safe and reliable grid operation.
Role type
Senior IC operations engineer (power grid)
Builds
Operating procedures, outage plans, and automated analysis programs for the California ISO transmission system
Domain
Electric utility industry / Power systems engineering
Required skills
Power flow analysis, contingency analysis, transmission constraint modeling, automated program development, NERC/WECC standards compliance, operating procedure documentation, simulation studies (PSS/E, GE PSLF, Powerworld, DSATools)
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) license, experience in power system planning or design
Technologies
PSS/E, GE PSLF, Powerworld Simulator, DSATools, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Conduct operating and clearance studies (power flow and contingency analysis); model transmission constraints for market efficiency; develop and document automated computer programs for system monitoring; represent ISO in WECC committees and industry forums; analyze operational issues and recommend procedure modifications; provide training and technical expertise to less experienced engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
