Power Systems Engineer - Development Lead | IRC13551 | Folsom, CA, US | Power Systems Technology Development | The person in this position serves as subject matter expert and
technical lead within the PSTD department. Supports highly complex
power system analytical assignments, leads technical discussions and
implementation of software developments based on the Software
Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology, including
development/reviewing/approving functional and non-functional business
requirements, software design, test plans, and integration plans for
both electricity market systems and advanced power systems
applications. Ensures test cases for software changes are consistent
with intended business requirements to minimize exposure to any
unintended business consequences. Acts as project lead to implement
policy changes and Operational enhancements initiatives. Maintain good
relationships with other internal departments and with associated
software vendors as appropriate to implement software changes in
efficient and team spirit manner. Leads analysis of highly complex
technical issues and business rules and presents results to other
ISO's departments and external market participants in conferences,
workshops, market simulations calls, and other internal and external
stakeholder meetings as required to implement new market design
policies, and new market and advanced power systems applications enhancements. |
What's In It For You?
An opportunity to work on interesting and
challenging assignments involving the software
development and testing of advanced power systems
applications. You will play a key role in the
strategic vision of the California ISO. Join an
innovative organization that is working hard at keeping its reputation
as a leader in the energy industry.
Your Work Would Consist Of:
Leads project implementation teams to enable successful
implementation of key projects and initiatives from inception to
production delivery. Partners with project teams including project
management office, policy, legal, and other ISO's operations business
units, ensuring software development lifecycle of complex power
systems software applications are successfully implemented based on
industry best practices and SDLC methodology.
Performs and leads teams performing complex mathematical and
engineering analysis of market software and advanced power systems
applications results to determine optimality of solutions with respect
to incurred cost and impact on reliability of the power system grid.
Performs and leads duties needed to supplement designing, testing,
documenting, user training or other such activities associated with
market applications, power system advanced applications, and other
support legacy applications, including coordination with external
market participants during market simulations, and responding to
market participants disputes or inquiries when necessary.
Ensures complete and accurate documentation of implemented
application or modification is developed and maintained to provide
permanent records or system component and backup material with focus
on adherence to requirements and compatibility of all segments of the
project including the quality of work done by others.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of policy issues and related
matters, and works under minimum supervision. Anticipates, identifies
and resolves implementation, design and integration-related problems
or potential problems within assigned areas, and may propose solutions
to such issues. May propose solutions to issues and problems outside
of assigned areas of responsibility. |
Level of Education
A Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree or PhD preferred
Discipline
Engineering, specifically in power systems.
Amount of Experience
Six (6) or more years experience.
Type of Experience
Experience in optimization.Requires subject matter experience in
three or more of the following areas: knowledge of power system
industry structure and electric utility operations, preferably in a
similar ISO with market design or operation background; computer
techniques for power systems analysis; power system operations,
control, and planning, real-time power systems applications; advanced
network applications such as voltage and dynamic stability analysis
applications of mathematical optimization methods to solve power
systems problems; common information model (CIM) and extension to
market data; relational database and SQL language; software tools and
programming concepts. In addition, knowledge of regulatory and
economic analyses is preferred.
Demonstrates fundamental leadership skills with the ability to work
effectively in a team environment as team leader, facilitator and team
member. Ability to think technically and provide practical and
feasible solutions to problems, keeping multiple conflicting
considerations into account. Excellent interpersonal, communication,
and writing skills required. Excellent analytical skills are required,
including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical
materials and concepts. Must be able to handle a dynamic and changing
work environment, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Self-motivated,
problem solving skills and the ability to influence others without
direct authority. Must be able to lead technical discussions. | |
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