Power Systems Network Modeling Engineer in Taylor

Job DescriptionJob Description

JOB-2350

Hybrid

Duration: 18 months

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

Requirements

- 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.
- Experience with at least one of the following programming or equivalent: C#, Java, Python
- Experience with SQL is but not required
- Experience with software tools like Git/BitBucket and Jira is but not required
- 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 .

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

Benefits

The base pay range for this role is $40 - $56 per Hour.

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

Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled.

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

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.

Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs.