Job 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
- 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 languages or equivalent: C#, Java, Python
- Experience with SQL is preferred but not required
- Experience with software tools like Git/BitBucket and Jira is preferred 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 preferred.
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
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 disability 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 race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, 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.
