Job Description

The NYISO is seeking a full-time Senior Planning Engineer to perform power system security and adequacy analyses, focusing on long-term reliability needs assessments and resource adequacy using specialized software tools. This role involves applying tariff knowledge, developing reports, and supporting regional planning studies.

Responsibilities

• Resource adequacy system analysis and modeling
• Applying NYISO tariffs to planning processes
• Developing engineering study reports and manuals
• Evaluating future bulk power system reliability
• Leading resource adequacy analysis in the CSPP
• Providing resource adequacy support to other CSPP aspects
• Performing regional resource adequacy planning studies
• Leading compliance studies (NYSRC, NPCC, NERC)
• Participating in industry working groups
• Coordinating with internal departments and external stakeholders
• Preparing reports and presentations
• Representing NYISO on industry committees
• Leading and supporting team members
• Improving modeling and study processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred)
• 5+ years of power system planning experience
• Experience with resource adequacy software (GE MARS, PowerGem SERVM, Plexos)
• Knowledge of MATLAB, Python, statistics, and data analytics (desirable)
• Understanding of NPCC, NERC, NYSRC, and FERC requirements
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications

Benefits

• No benefits