Associate Power Systems Technology Engineer (Hybrid)

Company Description

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/7.

As the impartial grid operator, the California ISO opens access to the wholesale power market that is designed to diversify resources and lower prices. It also grants equal access to 25,865 circuit-miles of power lines and reduces barriers to diverse resources competing to bring power to customers.

The California ISO's function is often compared to that of air traffic controllers. It would be grossly unfair for air traffic controllers to represent one airline and profit from allowing that company's planes to go through before others. In the same way, the California ISO operates independently—managing the electron traffic on a power grid we do not own—making sure electricity is safely delivered to utilities and consumers on time and reliably.

Under the close supervision of the Manager, develops skills and knowledge towards complex engineering projects and assignments, supports power system studies, integrates, enhances and supports advanced applications. Acts as coordinator and tester in the design, engineering and testing of market software (Real Time and Day Ahead Market Applications) and network applications (State Estimator (SE), Real Time Contingency Analysis (RTCA), Dispatcher load Flow etc. in EMS) software. Anticipates, identifies and resolves engineering-related problems or potential problems within assigned areas, and may propose solutions to such issues. Coordinates software changes with other internal departments and with associated vendors as appropriate. Provides technical support and business rule support to other departments and external entities relating to market and reliability operations. Participate in various customer initiatives including but not limited to Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) and Reliability Coordination (RC).

Our purpose is to lead the way to tomorrow's energy network. Make a difference and impact millions of people who depend on electricity in their everyday lives.

What You Will Be Doing

Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements:

Certifications

Type Of Experience

+ Power Systems + Power Systems Operations + Energy Management Systems (EMS) + Advanced network applications + CIMXML + Real-time systems + Market operation + Web services + Oracle + SQL

Additional Skills And Abilities

Additional Information

The pay range for the Associate Power Systems Technology Engineer is $35.23 - $58.72 per hour.

We will also consider a Power Systems Technology Engineer position. This level requires a Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Power Systems, Computer Science or related technical field. Master Degree preferred. Equivalent years of education and training, plus two (2) or more years related experience. The pay range for the Power Systems Technology Engineer is $42.77 - $71.28 per hour.