Electrical Engineer

Electrical EngineerWant to be part of the energy industry? ECLARO is looking for an electrical engineer for our client in Buffalo, NY. ECLARO's client is America's largest state power organization and is a national leader in energy efficiency and clean energy technology. If you're up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity! 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 client's cross functional teams and work in a matrix environment with internal and external stakeholders in support of NYISO's interconnection process to reliably interconnect Generation, Load and Transmission projects to New York State Electric Transmission System.Responsibilities:Assist with project management to coordinate with the developers of generation and transmission projects to ensure designs and specifications are reviewed so they meet the authority's technical requirements.Coordinate with internal client stakeholders, NYISO, developers, AE firms for the facility study design and conceptual design for the generator connection that requires client transmission facility modification.Coordinate with client environmental, transmission planning and transmission operations, client site engineering and client legal to develop NDAs, facility study agreement, cost-reimbursable agreement.Support and coordinate with engineering, design, strategic supply management (SSM), legal, environmental, client site owners to draft and execute interconnection agreement.Develop and review responsibility matrix for the facility study and interconnection agreement.Prepare project request and coordinate with OPMG to generate project number 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 client engineering, design and sites, to provide asset information, drawings, and standards for interconnection to client transmission or generation facility.Required qualifications:Experience with NYISO interconnection process, preferred.Experience with high voltage substation and transmission project development and execution.Experience with large scale renewable projects, desired.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO benefits:401k retirement savings plan administered by Merrill LynchCommuter check pretax commuter benefitsEligibility to purchase medical, dental & vision insurance through ECLAROEqual opportunity employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.