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About the Role

Perform Transmission Planning functions within the Transmission Planning group responsible for New York. Establish transmission development/expansion plans for the optimized, safe, and effective management of transmission assets over their whole life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical studies for transmission system expansion, interconnection of new generation, and load to the transmission system, considering power system reliability, production costs, economics, and operating flexibility.
• Perform thermal capability analysis for transmission lines, power transformers, circuit breakers, switches, and surge arresters.
• Perform computer modeling for power flow and stability studies using PSS/E, ASPEN, and TARA.
• Document study findings and present recommendations to executives.
• Implement policies and procedures relative to Transmission Planning.
• Participate in the NYISO Interconnection Cluster Study process, including pre-application reviews, study scopes, and various study reports.
• Fulfill a lead role during the study phase of projects to ensure timely project scoping.
• Work in a project team environment, interacting with individuals with various technical specialties and industry experience.
• Resolve technical issues that may arise in different phases of a project.
• Assist the Control Center(s) regarding outage sequences and safe shutdown of transmission facilities.

Requirements

• Proven ability to lead and supervise a project team and/or virtual teams to achieve business objectives.
• Take a leadership role to motivate, mentor, and support engineers and other team members.
• Strong financial acumen, including practical knowledge of utility accounting, budgeting principles, and common financial terminology.
• Demonstrated track record of initiating change, challenging the status quo, and driving constructive innovation.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and delivering inter-departmental process improvements.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 9 to 10 years of related experience and credentials.
• Valid driver’s license required with a safe driving history.
• Experience with techniques in power flow, and short circuit analysis.
• Proficiency in personal computer office-based software applications such as MSOffice (Word, Excel, and Access).
• Work ethic that includes internal and external customer focus, flexibility, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Ability to prioritize work and participate as a team member on multiple projects at one time.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative and ability to interact with company personnel, external engineering firms, regulatory representatives, and ISO/NPCC/NERC representatives in a positive, team building manner.
• Familiarity with transmission planning standards and criteria of NERC, NPCC.

Skills

• PSS/E
• ASPEN
• TARA
• Power flow analysis
• Short circuit analysis
• MSOffic

Location

• Syracuse, NY
• Albany, NY
• Buffalo, NY

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Lead Engineer
• 9-10 years of related experience

Education Level

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Master's degree or advanced certificate in an engineering discipline (preferred)
• Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT) (preferred)
• Professional Engineering License (PE) (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

• $139,000 - $163,000 a year

About the Company

• Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses.
• We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live.
• The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.
• To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow.
• This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

Equal Opportunity

• National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class.
• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
• Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment.
• National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.
• We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.