This role involves conducting operational planning analyses and developing plans to ensure reliable and efficient use of transmission and generation resources over the next day to 12 months, while complying with NERC, FRCC, and FERC standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Four years of experience in the electric utility industry focused on system operations and planning for transmission and generation.
- NERC System Operator Certification (BIT level or higher) required within six months of employment.
Core Competencies: Adaptable, Collaborative, Critical-Thinking, Professional.
Skills
- Power System Modeling & Simulation
- Generation Production Cost Modeling
- NERC Reliability Standards
- Data Analytics
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Effective communication, problem-solving, multi-tasking, and initiative
Key Responsibilities
- Update and publish resource outage plans.
- Develop load and resource plans with internal teams.
- Mitigate transmission and resource dispatch issues.
- Analyze costs of resource outages and support NERC compliance.
- Perform power flow and post-analysis studies.
- Maintain tools and reports for operations planning and real-time support.
Working Conditions
- Rotating on-call duty (evenings and weekends) with some travel.
- Exposure to industrial environments during plant visits may occur.
