Reliability and Market Operations Engineer - Back Office Support (Local Hybrid)
Under the general direction of the Manager, provides engineering support to Reliability Coordination as well as Real-Time Grid Operations and Market Operations. Responsible for establishing and updating the operating limits to the Grid, documenting the associated operating procedures to support the safe and reliable operation of the system and modeling the market impacts of transmission constraints. Participates in the development of ISO policies and methodologies associated with the reliable operation of the transmission grid and the efficient operation of the ISO market.
What You Will Be Doing:
Level of Education and Discipline
Certifications
Amount of Experience
Type of Experience
Additional skills and abilities
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Under the general direction of the Manager, the Market Settlement Validation Analyst participates in the verification, validation and correction of transactional data related to Markets, Scheduling and Grid Operations to ensure the quality of market data and settlement calculation results. Researches, analyzes, recommends and may implement data corrections. Suggests and implements standards, processes and controls for new and existing business practices. Assists in identifying root causes of systemic data issues and may recommend solutions. May participate on design implementation and testing teams for both business process and system changes.
What's In it for You
Our purpose is to lead the way to tomorrow's energy network. Make a difference and impact millions of people who depend on electricity in their everyday lives.
What You Will Be Doing
Level of Education and Discipline
Amount of Experience
Type of Experience
Additional skills and abilities
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Our purpose is to lead the way to tomorrow's energy network. Your work as an intern can impact millions of people who depend on electricity for their everyday lives.
What You'll Be Doing.
You will work alongside our professional communications and public relations staff as they mentor you on external corporate communications as well as internal employee communications. You will have your own projects designed to give you a real world exposure to the day in the life of the communications staff at the ISO. You will write and edit market notices, quarterly newsletters, fact sheets, press releases, articles for “eCurrent”, update internal and external web pages, research topics, assist with employee informational town hall meetings, and photograph employee events.
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Under the general direction of the Manager, this position contributes to the annual capital budget development process and is responsible for ongoing financial monitoring and administration of approved projects. Provides support and information for the annual revenue requirement, operations and maintenance (O&M) budget, and rate filing process.
What You Will Be Doing:
Level of Education and Discipline:
A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education and training or experience in Accounting (GAAP, GASB), project accounting or related field.
Amount of Experience:
Equivalent years of education and training, plus five (5) or more years related experience.
Type of Experience:
Accounting, budgeting, contracts knowledge, general business.
Additional Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member. Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication and documentation skills required, with a demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to use deductive reasoning and analytical thinking with sound judgment and decision-making skills. Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are also essential. Must be self-starting and willing and able to work independently in a dynamic corporate organization under pressure of tight deadlines and aggressive expectations. Self-motivated, problem solving skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority.
Proficient in standard office software applications including, but not limited to, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Oracle, and project management systems.
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Under the general direction of the Manager, this position contributes to the annual capital budget development process and is responsible for ongoing financial monitoring and administration of approved projects. Provides support and information for the annual revenue requirement, operations and maintenance (O&M) budget, and rate filing process.
What You Will Be Doing:
Level of Education and Discipline:
A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education and training or experience in Accounting (GAAP, GASB), project accounting or related field.
Amount of Experience:
Equivalent years of education and training, plus five (5) or more years related experience.
Type of Experience:
Accounting, budgeting, contracts knowledge, general business.
Additional Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member. Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication and documentation skills required, with a demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to use deductive reasoning and analytical thinking with sound judgment and decision-making skills. Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are also essential. Must be self-starting and willing and able to work independently in a dynamic corporate organization under pressure of tight deadlines and aggressive expectations. Self-motivated, problem solving skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority.
Proficient in standard office software applications including, but not limited to, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Oracle, and project management systems.
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Sr Software Information Modeling Engineer (Hybrid or Local Remote)
Under the general direction of the Manager, provides integration data modeling design and implementation support for all enterprise level applications. Participates in the strategy, development, and implementation of information models representing enterprise energy market subject matter used in data repository, systems integration technologies, and Common Information Model (CIM). Subject matter expert in modeling and also coordinates with other business units and technology projects to assess, design, and implement changes to UML data models and associated integration. Contributes to the development and software engineering roadmaps, including the implementation and support of IT systems that maintain the enterprise UML model(s) as well as IT systems that maintain instance data based in the enterprise models. In the planning phase projects, works with business SME’s, product owners and IT analysts to fine tune the CIM modeling requirements related to application to application and business to business data exchange . Thereafter, works with internal and external applications development teams related to development of web services based on the enterprise data models.
What You Will Be Doing:
Level of Education and Discipline:
A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience in Power Systems Engineering, Computer Science or engineering, Mathematics or related field. Master Degree preferred.
Amount of Experience:
Equivalent years of education and training, plus five (5) or more years related experience.
Type of Experience:
Modeling Software and ability to generate WSDL, XSDs, JSON schemas and OpenAPI specification files. Requires a thorough understanding of ITIL processes and their role in the data center and the software solutions in support of them. .
Experienced in all areas of software engineering including design, development, analysis and data modeling.
Experience with Source Control Systems (Bit bucket/Git), automated tests and continuous integration & Deployment (CI & CD).
Knowledge of Java/J2EE Technologies, Open API, Kafka, SOA, and other Integrations tools and technologies.
Familiarity with waterfall, agile methodologies.
Additional Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member. Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication and documentation skills required, with a demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to use deductive reasoning and analytical thinking with sound judgment and decision-making skills. Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are also essential. Must be self-starting and willing and able to work independently in a dynamic corporate organization under pressure of tight deadlines and aggressive expectations. Self-motivated, problem solving skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority.
Demonstrates an ability to innovate, find and propose new solutions to complex Information data modeling, application and system architecture issues.
Ability to effectively communicate complex technical materials and concepts in a non-technical manner.
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Under the general direction of the Manager, provides technical expertise and software functional testing, integration, functional enhancement and support of electricity market systems. Develops test cases to ensure that software changes are consistent with intended business requirements to minimize exposure to unintended consequences of variances. Partners with other internal departments and with associated vendors as appropriate to implement software changes. Maintains the non-production environments to support market simulation and parallel production activities by ensuring the market systems perform as expected.
What You Will Be Doing:
Level of Education and Discipline
A Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, or related technical field. Master’s Degree preferred.
Amount of Experience
Equivalent years of education and training, plus two (2) or more years related experience.
Type of Experience
Requires experience in two or more of the following areas: knowledge of power system industry structure and electric utility operations, preferably in a similar ISO with market design or operation background; business rules developments using JRules; software system integration, web services; common information model (CIM) and extension to market data; Oracle relational database and SQL language; software tools and programming concepts. In addition, knowledge of regulatory and economic analyses is preferred.
Other
Strong verbal and written communication and documentation skills required, with a demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to use deductive reasoning and analytical thinking with sound judgment and decision-making skills. Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are also essential. Must be self-starting and willing and able to work independently in a dynamic corporate organization under pressure of tight deadlines and aggressive expectations. Problem solving skills with the ability to influence others without direct authority. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
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Sr Transmission Assets Engineer - Substation (Hybrid or Remote - West Coast)
Under the general direction of the Manager of Transmission Assets, works on complex assignments and acts as technical expert to department staff, and provides expertise in support of Transmission Asset activities. Ensures the ISO is in compliance with the Transmission Control Agreement (TCA) and is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the ISO Transmission Maintenance Standards with respect to transmission facility (stations and associated equipment) maintenance. Responsible for the administration of the Transmission Register, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the TR data is accurate. Supports the ISO planning process phase three competitive solicitation process.
Your Work Would Consist Of:
Level of Education and Discipline:
Amount of Experience:
Type of Experience
Additional skills and abilities:
**We will also consider a Lead Transmission Assets Station Engineer - Substation level. This position would require a Bachelor's degree or equivalent as stated above, plus six (6) or more years of related experience.
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PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Under the general direction of the Manager, acts as a primary point of contact for transactional issues between the ISO and its Stakeholders/Customers addressing issues that may range from real time operational issues to settlement and dispute inquiries. Initiates and coordinates resolution to business issues related to business operations, market transactions, ISO contracts, scheduling, real time operations, metering, settlements, ISO Tariff compliance, and information technology.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Level of Education and Discipline:
A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience in Business, Engineering, Political Science or related field.
Amount of Experience:
Equivalent years of education and training, plus five (5) or more years related experience.
Type of Experience:
Client representative and customer service experience required. In-depth knowledge of one of the following ISO/RTO areas required: Market Design, Settlements, Grid Operations, Compliance or Metering. Familiarity with ISO/RTO Operations, Settlements Policies and Procedures.
Additional Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member. Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication and documentation skills required, with a demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to use deductive reasoning and analytical thinking with sound judgment and decision-making skills. Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are also essential. Must be self-starting and willing and able to work independently in a dynamic corporate organization under pressure of tight deadlines and aggressive expectations. Self-motivated, problem solving skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority. Proficiency in computer applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Ability to effectively use databases. Ability to quickly assimilate new information and grasp complex market interactions and interdependencies.
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Under the general direction of the Manager, you will work on highly complex engineering assignments and provide power systems expertise in support of transmission system planning policies and decisions. You'll participate in WECC planning studies and collaborate with other Regional Transmission Engineering staff, Participating Transmission owners and stakeholders on planning studies and planning initiatives.
What's In it for You
Be a part of our purpose in leading the way to tomorrow's energy network. Make a difference and impact millions of people who depend on electricity in their everyday lives.
What You Will Be Doing
Level of Education and Discipline:
Amount of Experience:
Type of Experience:
Special Certifications of Technical Skills:
Additional Skills and Abilities:
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PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Under the general direction of the Director, act as a technical expert responsible for performing assessments to ensure sufficient generation to maintain reliable service in the ISO footprint. Participate in the ISO’s long term assessment studies, develops generation resource adequacy metrics, and performs related complex modeling, simulations and calculations. Provides oversight of the generation resource transitions in the western interconnection including resource retirements and development activities.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Level of Education and Discipline:
A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience in Engineering, Computer Science or Economics. Master Degree preferred.
Amount of Experience:
Equivalent years of education and training, plus six (6) or more years related experience.
Type of Experience:
Additional Skills and Abilities:
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Under the general direction of the Manager, works on moderately complex engineering projects and provides engineering support to real-time grid operations and market operations for the California ISO. Primarily responsible for establishing and updating the operating limits to the Grid, documenting the associated operating procedures to support the safe and reliable operation of the system and modeling the market impacts of transmission constraints. Participates in the development of ISO policies and methodologies associated with the reliable operation of the transmission grid and the efficient operation of the ISO market.
What You Will Be Doing:
Level of Education and Discipline
Amount of Experience
Certifications
Type of Experience
Electric utility industry experience including emphasis in any combination of the following required:
Additional skills and abilities
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Sr Transmission Assets Engineer - Transmission (Hybrid or Local Remote)
Under the general direction of the Manager of Transmission Assets, works on complex engineering assignments provides expertise in support of Transmission Asset activities. Ensures the ISO is in compliance with the Transmission Control Agreement (TCA) and is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the ISO Transmission Maintenance Standards with respect to transmission facility (stations and associated equipment) maintenance. Partners with the lead engineer to administer the Transmission Register and works with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the TR data is accurate. Supports the ISO planning process phase three competitive solicitation process.
What You Will Be Doing:
Level of Education and Discipline:
Amount of Experience:
Type of Experience:
Additional Skills and Abilities:
Typical Working Conditions:
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Sr Transmission Assets Engineer - Substation (Local Remote or Hybrid)
Under the general direction of the Manager, Transmission Assets, works on complex engineering assignments and provides expertise in support of Transmission Asset activities. Ensures the ISO is in compliance with the Transmission Control Agreement (TCA) and is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the ISO Transmission Maintenance Standards with respect to transmission facility (stations and associated equipment) maintenance. Partners with lead engineer to administer the Transmission Register and works with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the TR data is accurate. Supports the ISO planning process phase three competitive solicitation process.
What's In It For You?
Your Work Would Consist Of:
Level of Education and Discipline:
Amount of Experience:
Certifications:
Type of Experience
Additional skills and abilities:
Typical Working Conditions:
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Power Systems Engineering Intern - Summer 2024 (Hybrid or Remote)
What's In it for You
Our purpose is to lead the way to tomorrow's energy network. Your work as an intern can impact millions of people who depend on electricity for their everyday lives.
What You Will Be Doing
Past Assignments have included work such as:
Level of Education and Discipline
Amount of Experience
Type of Experience
Additional skills and abilities
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What's In it for You
Our purpose is to lead the way to tomorrow's energy network. Your work as an intern can impact millions of people who depend on electricity for their everyday lives.
What You Will Be Doing
Past Assignments have included work such as:
Level of Education and Discipline
Amount of Experience
Type of Experience
Additional skills and abilities
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What's In it for You
Our purpose is to lead the way to tomorrow's energy network. Your work as an intern can impact millions of people who depend on electricity for their everyday lives.
What You Will Be Doing
Past Assignments have included work such as:
Level of Education and Discipline
Amount of Experience
Type of Experience
Additional skills and abilities
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The person in this position serves as subject matter expert and technical lead within the PSTD department. Supports highly complex power system analytical assignments, leads technical discussions and implementation of software developments based on the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology, including development/reviewing/approving functional and non-functional business requirements, software design, test plans, and integration plans for both electricity market systems and advanced power systems applications. Ensures test cases for software changes are consistent with intended business requirements to minimize exposure to any unintended business consequences. Acts as project lead to implement policy changes and Operational enhancements initiatives. Maintain good relationships with other internal departments and with associated software vendors as appropriate to implement software changes in efficient and team spirit manner. Leads analysis of highly complex technical issues and business rules and presents results to other ISO's departments and external market participants in conferences, workshops, market simulations calls, and other internal and external stakeholder meetings as required to implement new market design policies, and new market and advanced power systems applications enhancements.
What's In it for You
Our purpose is to lead the way to tomorrow's energy network. Make a difference and impact millions of people who depend on electricity in their everyday lives.
What You Will Be Doing
Level of Education and Discipline
Amount of Experience
Type of Experience
Level of Education
A Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree or PhD preferred
Discipline
Engineering, specifically in power systems.
Amount of Experience
Six (6) or more years experience.
Type of Experience
Additional skills and abilities
Additional details
Excellent mathematical analytical skills are required, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical materials and concepts. Ability to think technically and practically to develop feasible solutions to problems keeping multiple conflicting considerations into account.
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Under the general direction of the Director, works on highly complex power system analytical assignments, provides senior technical expertise and leads software functional testing, integration, functional enhancement and support of both electricity market systems and advanced power systems applications. Develops test cases to ensure that software changes are consistent with intended business requirements to minimize exposure to unintended consequences of variances. Oversees the software design to implement policy changes and new initiatives. Partners with other internal departments and with associated vendors as appropriate to implement software changes. Provides technical expertise and business rules support to other departments and external entities related to electricity market applications and power systems operations.
What You Will Be Doing:
Level of Education
Discipline
Amount of Experience
Type of Experience
Requires training and experience or graduate level course work in optimization. Requires experience in the two or more of the following areas: knowledge of power system industry structure and electric utility operations, preferably in a similar ISO with market design or operation background; computer techniques for power systems analysis; power system operations, control, and planning, real-time power systems applications; advanced network applications such as voltage and dynamic stability analysis applications of mathematical optimization methods to solve power systems problems; common information model (CIM) and extension to market data; relational database and SQL language; software tools and programming concepts. In addition, knowledge of regulatory and economic analyses is preferred.
Other
Ability to think technically and practically feasible solutions to problems keeping multiple conflicting considerations into account. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills are needed. Excellent mathematical analytical skills are required, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical materials and concepts. Must be able to handle a dynamic and changing work environment, and work independently with minimal supervision. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
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Under the general direction of the Manager, responsible for production activities related to default energy bids and opportunity costs using complex mathematical models and analyzing market processes. Provides guidance and analysis to other departments and external entities with the evaluation of production cost, default energy bids, gas dynamics, opportunity costs, and market and power systems operations. Participates in design and development efforts to ensure software business rules and processes comply with the ISO Tariff and FERC requirements.
What's In It For You?
Your Work Would Consist Of:
Level of Education and Discipline:
Amount of Experience:
Type of Experience
Additional Skills and Abilities
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