Power Systems Network Modeling Engineer (94)
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Job Location:
Taylor, AZ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title- Power Systems Network Modeling Engineer
Project Location Taylor TX (2-3 days onsite in a week)
Duration- 6-12 months contract
Visa- USC/ GC
JOB SUMMARY
Provides backfill support for modeling. Facilitates Senior Modelers having more bandwidth to address questions and coordination of CIM 16 Upgrade Project.
JOB DUTIES
Model Development
- Develops operations models from the Network Model Management System (NMMS)
- Works with the Network Data Support Working Group (NDSWG) members on operational model data exchange and transmission network model maintenance in NMMS.
- Reviews generator and transmission equipment data submitted by resource entities and works with resource entities to correct invalid model data.
Modeling Application Support
- Manages transmission system model software infrastructure and develops tools to assist in managing transmission models which includes database infrastructure model data exchange interfaces and data export formats
- Develops and maintains modeling software tools in C# and Java to validate transmission network data submissions using electrical engineering principles by doing data comparison and validity checks
- Develops rules to validate data submissions in operations and planning models using SQL
- Manage projects to upgrade the NMMS and MOD applications to implement desired new functionality reviews system patches and helps administer servers.
Other Responsibilities
- Provides training and mentoring of members of the Engineering Development Program (EDP)
- Works closely with ERCOT Network Model Maintenance Network Model Coordination Resource Integration System Operations System Planning Forward Markets Client Services and Grid Applications Development
- Reviews drafts and presents changes to the Protocols Guides procedures training material for EDP and for Market Participants (MPs) and other supporting ERCOT documents relative to modelling
- Reviews changes to NERC standards to assess if changes to modeling methodologies are needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or a combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with knowledge equivalent to a major in such fields.
SKILLS
- Has experience with at least one of the following programming languages or equivalent: C# Java Python
- Experience with SQL is preferred but not required
- Experience with software tools like Git/BitBucket and Jira is preferred but not required
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross discipline teams
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 1 to 2 years (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of progressively responsible experience as a power system engineer or similar type role.
- Experience within the electric utility industry preferred.
WORK LOCATION:
- Employees may be required to be on-site at least twice per week or more as needed based on business needs in Taylor TX.
- Work arrangements are subject to business needs and are subject to change accordingly.
- Employees that are required on-site during tight grid conditions or emergency grid operations
