Electrical Power Systems Modeling Engineer in Taylor

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Electrical Power Systems Modeling Engineer

One Year Contract (Potential Conversion to Full-tim

Hybrid

Taylor, TX

NOTE: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND MODELING IN THE UTILITY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED.

Candidate will provide backfill support for modeling. Facilitates Senior Modelers having more bandwidth to address questions and coordination of Large Load into Operations, Markets and Planning Models.

The Top 3 Requirements for this Position:

Critical Requirements:

•Model maintenance

•Verifications of network modeling data submitted by market participants ( and transmission)

•Analyze the data, run power flow and continency analysis, ensure the power meters arein good order, no issues in the control room. They are like the police making sure the data in the model works. They utilizes contingency analysis, which is the main task of the group

•The data is modeled by the organization and is received by the companies

•Provide support to internal teams; corrects the data and updates the model.

JOB DUTIES

• Develops Operations models, and Steady State, Short Circuit, and Geomagnetic Disturbance planning models
• Analyzes transmission network data including Transmission and element parameters
• Works closely with company Network Model Maintenance, Network Model Coordination, Resource Integration, System Operations, System Planning, Forward Markets, Client Services, and Grid Applications Development
• Performs load flow with the EMS and Transmission Planning software, Locational Marginal Pricing (LMP) simulations, and uses other analysis software to provide accurate power system models and reports
• Supports detailed model changes delivered by Network Operations Model Change Requests (NOMCRs) and Planning Model Change Requests (PMCRs) to maintain an accurate Network Operations Model, Annual Planning and other models contained within the company modeling system
• Assists with the validation of the Network Model Management (NMMS) and Model on Demand (MOD) databases, testing of the models and associated power flows
• Creates and utilizes data mining mechanisms and techniques to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency
• Provides training and mentoring of members of the Engineering Development Program (EDP)
• Coordinates and works with the NDSWG (Network Data Support Working Group) members on data exchange and transmission network model maintenance via the NOMCR process
• Coordinates and works with the SSWG (Steady State Working Group) members on data exchange and transmission network model maintenance via the PMCR process
• Coordinates and works with the SPWG (System Protection Working Group) members on data exchange and transmission network model maintenance via ASPEN and PSSE change files
• Reviews generator and transmission equipment data submitted by generators and models sites in the company planning models using PSSE and ASPEN
• Reviews new technology implementations that affect the model, suggesting and implementing methods to accurately model these technologies
• Develops and maintains modeling software tools to build operations and planning models
• Develops, maintains, and supports database infrastructure, model data exchange interfaces, and data export formats
• Manage updates and upgrades of NMMS and MOD applications to specify and implement desired new functionality, reviews system patches, and administers servers
• Reviews and develops methods to increase model accuracy including data comparisons and validity checks
• Reviews, drafts, and implements improvements to the modeling process
• Reviews, drafts, and presents changes to the Protocols, Guides, procedures, training material for EDP and for Market Participants (MPs), and other supporting company documents relative to modeling

Requirements

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. No visa sponsorship is available.
• Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Requires minimum 1-year related work experience in excess of degree requirements

• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint experience
• Ability to read and understand electrical one lines and drawings

• Requires minimum 1-year related work experience in excess of degree requirements
• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint experience
• Ability to read and understand electrical one line diagrams and drawings

Benefits

MWResource does not discriminate based on , , , , , , , veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.

MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Capital Blue Cross, short- and long-term coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.

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