Senior Planning Engineer, Interconnection Studies

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity on more than 11,000 circuit‑miles of high‑voltage transmission lines, dispatching power from hundreds of generating units across the state. The NYISO’s Interconnection Studies department invites applications for a full‑time Senior Planning Engineer. Responsibilities Review proposed project facilities, including the conceptual design for interconnection of the project to the NYS transmission system and associated modeling data. Prepare and/or review base cases to be used in interconnection studies. Provide technical coordination with others involved in the performance of interconnection studies including interconnection customers, transmission owners, consultants, etc. Perform or review the technical analysis (power flow, short circuit, deliverability, and/or stability analysis) for interconnection studies. Evaluate and identify any system upgrade facilities and/or system deliverability upgrades required for proposed projects and develop cost estimates for the identified upgrades. Prepare and/or review interconnection study reports and associated documentation. Lead and/or participate in project study meetings. Participate and present at stakeholder meetings as appropriate. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field required, with a concentration in power systems preferred; Master’s Degree desired. A minimum of five years experience in the areas of power system planning or design, planning and/or design of transmission system facilities preferred. Knowledge of the following software tools is desired: Power Flow (Siemens PTI PSS/E & PowerGEM TARA) Steady State Analysis (PowerGEM TARA program or equivalent) Stability (primarily PSS/E) Short Circuit (primarily ASPEN) Knowledge of reliability standards and practices related to power system planning and design. Physical Demands 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 and to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment 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. EEO Statement The NYISO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Salary Range

$102,600 - $171,200 USD