Power Systems Network Modeling Engineer

United Global Technologies

Power Systems Network Modeling Engineer

Taylor, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    JOB DUTIES

    • Analyzes transmission network data including Transmission and Generation element parameters.
    • Works closely with System Operations, System Operations Support, Market Operating Services Support, Client Services, System Planning and Metering.
    • Works with EMS and Transmission Planning power flow, Locational Marginal Pricing (LMP), and other analysis software to provide accurate power system models and associated cases.
    • Supports detailed model changes delivered by Network Operations Model Change Requests (NOMCRs) to maintain an accurate Network Operations Model, and other models contained within the modeling system.
    • Coordinates and works with the NDSWG (Network Data Support Working Group) members on data exchange and transmission network model maintenance via the NOMCR process.
    • Creates and utilizes data mining mechanisms and techniques for Protocol and Guide compliance driven reports and to validate the accuracy of the model.
    • Reviews, drafts, and implements improvements to the modeling process and implements new technologies to the model.
    • Provides training and evaluation of members of the Engineering Development Program (EDP).
    • Manage updates and upgrades of the SGEM application to specify and implement desired new functionality.
    • Reviews Contingencies, Special Protection Systems, Remedial Action Plans, Mitigation Action Plans, Outages, and other issues that possibly affect models.
    • Reviews, drafts, and presents changes to the Protocols, Guides, procedures, training material for Engineer Development Program (EDP) and Market Participants (MPs), and other supporting documents associated to modeling.
    • Help in developing tools or queries required to maintain data integrity.

    EDUCATION

    • Bachelor’s 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.

     

    EXPERIENCE

    • Requires minimum 1 year experience in excess of degree requirements.
    • Effective communicator.
    • Familiarity in power systems analysis and modeling.
    • Familiarity in database querying a must.
    • Detail oriented and organized.