Job Listing Description

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc is looking for and Electrical Engineer II in Syracuse, NY area, this opportunity can be Hybrid. This opportunity has a pay range of up to $62 per hour.

Experience: 

A minimum of 5 years of related experience in transmission planning is required. Experience with state-of-the-art techniques in power flow, short circuit, and transient stability analyses is necessary, with proficiency in software tools such as PSS/E, MUST, ASPEN, and/or PowerGem TARA preferred.

Professional Credentials: 

Professional Engineering registration is preferred.

Analytical Skills: 

The ability to conduct analytical studies for transmission system expansion, interconnection of new generation, and load to the transmission system is essential. This includes considering power system thermal, voltage, and reactive behavior, as well as transient, dynamic, harmonic, and short circuit performance.

Documentation and Presentation: 

Documenting study findings in reports and preparing recommendations for presentation to executives responsible for funding decisions is part of the role. Presenting study reports and findings to relevant committees for approvals is also necessary.

Compliance and Standards: 

Ensuring compliance with NYISO, NPCC, and NERC standards and criteria is crucial. Knowledge of ANSI standards, NESC, and IEEE standards is desired.

Teamwork and Management: 

Working in project teams and managing consultants' work to ensure technical adequacy and compliance with standards is required. Fulfilling a lead role during project study phases, resolving technical issues, and supervising project teams are also key responsibilities.

Interpersonal Skills:

Ability to interact positively with various stakeholders including company personnel, external engineering firms, regulatory representatives, and ISO/NPCC/NERC representatives is important.

Technical Knowledge: 

Strong knowledge of power systems, including protection system operation, utility system practices, transmission line configurations, outage planning, and congestion analysis is crucial.

Commercial Understanding: 

Understanding the commercial aspects of transmission projects and energy market economics is beneficial.

Work Ethic and Flexibility: 

Demonstrating a work ethic that includes customer focus, flexibility, teamwork, and continuous improvement is essential.

Regulatory Experience: 

Experience within an RTO (Regional Transmission Organization) planning process, such as ISO-NE, NYISO, PJM, or CAISO, is preferred.

Educational Background:

A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is required, with a preference for a Master's Degree in Electrical Power Systems.