The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity on more than 11,000 circuit-miles of high-voltage transmission lines, dispatching power from hundreds of generating units across the state.
NYISO in Rensselaer, NY seeks a Director of Grid Transition to lead a cross functional team comprised of key stakeholders in Operations and Planning focused on successfully preparing the organization for managing the NYS power system as it transitions. The team will primarily be focused on preparing Operations and Planning for the reliable and standards compliant integration of a large number of inverter-based carbon free resources, including intermittent and energy limited storage resources.
The Director of Grid Transition will develop a “center of excellence in grid transition” at NYISO to facilitate information sharing within the worldwide electrical industry. The position also represents NYISO with external regulatory and industry organizations as well as with other neighboring ISOs and interconnected systems as well as serving as a NYISO representative on national, regional and local committees and task forces.
Requirements:
Master’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field.
Must have 5 years of experience in power system planning and operations functions to include 2 years’ experience leading departments, managing teams and working with the following software tools:
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
- LEPTON
- PowerBI
- Tableau
- NGX
- PPS/E
To apply for this position, please visit: https://www.nyiso.com/careers
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Salary Range
$214,011—$214,011 USD
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What We Do
The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) is responsible for the reliable operation of New York’s nearly 11,000 miles of high-voltage transmission and the dispatch of more than 500 electric power generators. In addition, we administer bulk power markets that trade an average of $7.8 billion in electricity and related products annually.
As a not-for-profit independent system operator, we are governed by a 9-member Board of Directors. Market Participants and Stakeholders in New York’s electricity markets play a significant role in our unique shared governance process.
We employ more than 550 people and occupy two locations in New York's Capital Region. Given the technical complexity of our mission, over a quarter of the company’s staff are devoted to the development and support of information technology. We have a diverse and engaged workforce, and have been recognized as a top employer in the region.
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