Modeling Support Contractor - Audubon, PA, United States - Yoh

Description

ENGINEER CONSULTANT - Hybrid - W2 Locals only

MODEL MANAGEMENT

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Engineering Contractor will support model coordination staff in gathering transmission model updates from member transmission organizations and within the footprint and transmission organizations neighboring the Energy Management System (EMS) model. They will then use engineering judgement to determine updates appropriate for the model and outline such for the model managers. They will then work with the model management staff to perform the updates in the EMS.

They will also assist model coordination staff in gathering updates for and performing updates to electrical parameter data for the successful function of State Estimator solutions

Additionally the engineer may be asked to present and represent the department in member and other stakeholder meetings or even industry meetings. Sometimes this may include creating training materials for use by member and internal staff on processes and procedures related to the model update process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate and Maintain model data accuracy in EMS
• Coordinate model updates to support new transmission and generation upgrades as part of the Regional Transmission Enhancement (RTEP) projects and other updates provided from members, operations, planning and markets staff.
• Coordinate model updates, and technical modeling support with adjacent regional entities/ RTO's in support of external models and Market to Market coordination
• Update transmission model parameter information like congestion priorities, GIS coordinates, etc
• Identify linkage between transmission tickets used for energization of new facilities and model update requests
• Creation and maintenance of departmental process and procedure documentation to ensure compliance with Operating Agreement, manuals and all applicable NERC and FERC requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Problem Solving
Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.

Time Management
Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.

Drive for Results
Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Interpersonal Savvy
Relates well to all kinds of people up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can defuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Customer Focus
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

CHARACTERISTICS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• Bachelors Degree with emphasis in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent work experience
• Willingness to train in transmission modeling support areas.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to facilitate customer support.
• Strong attention to detail
• High analytical and problem solving ability

Preferred:

• Knowledge of power system components and their database models
• Knowledge of Power System equivalencing, or other model reduction techniques
• Experience with Siemens Spectrum Energy Management Systems
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with real-time Energy Management System databases.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with real-time Energy Management System display generation software and electric power system display characteristics
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with real-time Energy Management System transmission network analysis functions including State Estimation, Security Analysis, and reactive transfer limit (P-V curve) analysis
• Demonstrated working knowledge of SQL/ORACLE
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Power System Common Information Model (CIM, IEC &

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.