Provides engineering analysis and technical support to ensure the reliable interconnection of new generators to the company system in compliance with NERC Standards, company Protocols, Planning Guide, and Market Guides
Provides electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the interconnection of new generation resources and future planning of the electric power system
Implements appropriate system modeling, develops tools and procedures to perform system studies, analyzes simulated or actual operating results, develop solutions to current or future system issues, and appropriately reports findings and recommendations
Analyzes the results of simulated power system studies and may compare them to actual operating data to ensure compliance with applicable standards
Performs Powerflow studies as required to analyze the feasibility of proposed generation interconnections
Reviews interconnection applications to ensure compliance with company Planning Guides, Protocols, and technical requirements prior to approval
Identifies process improvements for interconnection study workflows, data management, and stakeholder communication
Communicates requirements and results to all internal and external stakeholders in the interconnection process
Tracks project milestones from study request through commercial operation, maintaining alignment with interconnection queue procedures

For entry level
Less than one year experience in electric utility industry
For level 2 – 2 years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility industry
Some experience within the electric utility industry
Experience running power system load flow studies in PSSE
Experience running transfer analysis systems studies
Ability to clearly communicate requirements and other technical information
Ability to write technical reports of in-depth analysis completed
Experience with Python, VBA, or another programming language
Experience creating queries in Access, Oracle, or SQL
Experience using TARA

Power System Engineer

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