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The NYISO’s Generation Integration department invites applications for a full-time Planning Engineer.\nThe Planning Engineer will coordinate, perform and reviews technical studies related to the interconnection of proposed new generation, transmission and load facilities to the New York State transmission system. You will also assist in coordinating with other SRP and NYISO departments as necessary to prepare various reports and filings as appropriate. Will assist in responding to customer, regulator or other outside inquiries as appropriate, and assists in development or review of new or modified documents such as tariffs, manuals, reliability standards, etc. as appropriate.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES \nReviews proposed project facilities including the conceptual design for interconnection of the project to the NYS transmission system and associated modeling data provided for the project.\nPrepares base cases to be used in interconnection studies.\nProvides technical coordination with others involved in the performance of interconnection studies including the project developers, transmission owners, consultants, etc.\nPerforms or reviews the technical analysis (power flow, short circuit, and/or stability analysis) for interconnection studies.\nEvaluates and identifies any system upgrade facilities and/or system deliverability upgrades required for proposed projects and develops cost estimates for the identified upgrades.\nPrepares and/or reviews interconnection study reports and associated documentation.\nLeads and/or participates in project study meetings.\nQUALIFICATIONS: \nBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required. A concentration in electric power system engineering is preferred; Master’s degree is desired. Course studies related to power system planning and design, particularly transmission planning or design are highly desired.\nTwo years of experience in the areas of power system planning or design of transmission system facilities required. Experience with computer software, models and databases used in transmission planning or interconnection studies such as power flow, short circuit and/or transient stability desired; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.\nKnowledge of the following software tools is desired:\nPower Flow (Siemens PTI PSS/E & PowerGEM TARA)\nTransfer Capability Analysis (PowerGEM TARA program or equivalent)\nStability (primarily PSS/E)\nShort Circuit (primarily ASPEN)\nKnowledge of reliability standards and practices related to power system planning and design.\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS\nAbility to read, analyze and interpret technical documents. Ability to write technical documents or presentations with tables, charts and graphs.\nAbility to comprehend and apply advanced mathematical principles such as calculus, modern algebra and/or statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations and proofs of theorems.\nIntermediate competency in Windows operating environment using MS Office applications, e-mail and internet programs.\nAbility to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.). Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS \n While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to perform routine office tasks. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT \n The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Contact with staff and public will occur. Travel may be required to attend and/or conduct meetings, conferences and training.­­­­­­­­­­­­ This position may require work on nights, weekends or holidays.\nThe NYISO takes pride in recruiting, developing and retaining highly talented individuals. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and innovative reward programs.\nAt the NYISO, we realize the importance of balancing the availability of remote work with the inherent value of bringing people together to attain success in the areas of maximum collaboration, relationship building and growth, teamwork, innovation and problem solving, as well as professional development and mentoring. 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