Renewables System Planning Engineering Manager

Responsabilities

Summary

Leading renewables system planning including, but not limited to, evaluating site layouts, site capacity and nearby transmission networks to identify suitable interconnection points and viable projects, performing planning analysis scan for major systems-related risks, preparing and facilitating the projects that were chosen for further evaluation for the NYISO Interconnection process, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and overseeing consultant(s)’ work. Performing technical due diligence in support of the planning and development of NYPA renewables projects and the NYPA Renewables Strategic Plan. Conducting research, planning, and development activities to improve NYPA’s energy systems in alignment with NYPA’s VISION2030 Renewed goals. Support reliability modeling and studies, compliance, and interconnection projects when needed. #LI-VB1

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on state of the art engineering and analytical techniques.
• Develop scopes of work for new transmission facilities, application of new technologies on the bulk power transmission system, and / or generation interconnection.
• For long term Transmission Planning projects, conduct System Impact Studies (SIS) to conform with NYISO rules for the connection of major projects to the NYCA bulk power transmission system.
• Prepare detailed technical reports documenting study work conducted, problems and recommendations for internal management as well as for external entities, such as regulatory bodies.
• Perform highly detailed Power flow, Voltage and Transient Stability studies.
• Give internal and external presentations that are logical, technically sound, smooth and influential. May be called upon to give expert testimony on behalf of the Authority and / or chair an external task force.
• Represent the Authority on Regional and State Reliability Council's working group task forces and subcommittees.
• Participate in regional and inter-regional committees / groups to ensure NYPA interests are represented and promoted. Perform, review and coordinate inter-utility analyses. Provide Technical support to NYPA's customers including Coops and Municipalities.
• Train team members and provide guidance; may be required to act as team leader on large project / assignments to assist the Manager with day to day overview of the technical aspects of a major project.
• May coordinate the activities of other engineers and project support personnel by creating project schedules and work scopes.
• Knowledgeable on all System Planning related NYISO / NPCC / NERC compliance requirements and provides direction to System Planning staff on compliance issues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education, Experience and Certifications

Physical Requirements

Military Occupational Specialty Codes

MOS - Army :  12A, 12B, 12P, 18C, 24A, 24Z, 51S

MOS - Marines :   1120, 1302, 1310, 8824, 8831, 8832, 9622, 9624, 9630, 9631, 9632, 9636

MOS - Navy :  EA, MME, UT, 2166, 2167, 2170, 2180, 2181, 2740, 4210, 4270, 4280, 5761, 5904, 5913, 5917, 5925, 5927, 5960, 5961, 5970, 5980, 7273

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is : $138,000 - $190,300. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA / Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race / color, creed / religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender / sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial / marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest / criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA / Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances / practices and / or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email .

Nearest Major Market : White Plains

Nearest Secondary Market : New York City

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