Transmission Network Modeling Engineer (W2 Only)

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Job Title: Power Systems Network Modeling Engineer Location: Hybrid, on-site twice a week minimum

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 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 documents relative to modeling
• Reviews changes to NERC standards to assess if changes to modeling methodologies are needed
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.
  
  

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
  
  

Best Regards,

T Chandra Sekhar - Technical Sr. Recruiter

Agile Global Solutions, Inc ....."Empowering Enterprises"

193 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 160, Folsom, CA 95630

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