Electrical Engineer - Model Development

Responsible for monitoring, coordinating and facilitating network model management with respect to new generator interconnections and transmission expansion projects within the NEPOOL system.

What we offer you:

• Hybrid work schedule with 2/3 days/week onsite
• Relocation
• Base salary plus performance bonus program, professional development and tuition reimbursement, enhanced 401k and financial planning, wellness programs with onsite gym, onsite luncheon spaces with free coffee and a variety of dining options flexible work hours, access to business networks & more, all in a stable and supportive work environment!

How you will make an Impact:

Basecase Development (Power flow, Stability, GIC/GMD, MOD-033)

• Monitor, maintain and report on project life cycle from conception through and including initial operation
• Develop, organize and manage generation and transmission expansion projects utilizing enterprise modeling & model management software.
• Technical gatekeeping and change management function for control of the network model basecase including checking-in and verifying project files as submitted by ISO-NE staff, Transmission Owner's (TO) and Generator Owner's (GO)
• Conduct periodic update to ISO-NE basecase with new/modified in-service equipment, project withdrawal/retirements, and operating characteristics
• Develop and verify study models based on user specified input and project selection for use by TOs/GOs, various ISO-NE teams and regional/inter-regional users i.e. NPCC/MMWG

Internal/External Communication

• Support and serve on internal and external regional and national committees, task forces and working groups as required. Work with regional and national PCs in development of annual MMWG library cases.
• Interface and communicate with internal staff for coordination of modeling requirement in the ISO-NE Energy Management System and Market Application system.

Process Management

• Develop and maintain work instructions, process and procedures for modeling power flow, stability, short circuit and GIC/GMD characteristics. Periodic and yearly review of ISO Business Process

Software Development, Testing and Support

• Develop, support and maintain auxiliary software required to support modeling activities of the MAS team working with the IT SDLC process.
• Work with software vendors to develop, test and manage versions of modeling software for use by ISO-NE and its TOs. (PSS/E, MOD, MOD File Builder, ASPEN)
• Manage & provide support for maintenance & upgrades to Model on Demand servers.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or Power System Engineering required. Master's degree in electrical engineering or Power System Engineering preferred.
• Previous direct modeling experience preferred.
• Working knowledge and experience with PSS/E and other power system analysis tools preferred
• This position requires excellent analytical skills, and the ability to team well and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

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Equal Opportunity: We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, age, ancestry, marital status, disability (including learning, mental, intellectual, and physical), service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Drug Free Environment: We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.