Power Systems Network Modeling Engineer

Power Systems Network Modeling Engineer

One Year Contract (Potential Conversion to Full-time)

Two roles available – One Associate, One Senior/Lead

Hybrid

Taylor, TX

Candidate will provide backfill support for modeling. Facilitates Senior Modelers having more bandwidth to address questions and coordination of Large Load into Operations, Markets and Planning Models.

Job Duties:

• Develops Operations models, and Steady State, Short Circuit, and Geomagnetic Disturbance planning models
• Analyzes transmission network data including Transmission and Generation element parameters
• Works closely with company Network Model Maintenance, Network Model Coordination, Resource Integration, System Operations, System Planning, Forward Markets, Client Services, and Grid Applications Development
• Performs load flow with the EMS and Transmission Planning software, Locational Marginal Pricing (LMP) simulations, and uses other analysis software to provide accurate power system models and reports
• Supports detailed model changes delivered by Network Operations Model Change Requests (NOMCRs) and Planning Model Change Requests (PMCRs) to maintain an accurate Network Operations Model, Annual Planning and other models contained within the company modeling system
• Assists with the validation of the Network Model Management (NMMS) and Model on Demand (MOD) databases, testing of the models and associated power flows
• Creates and utilizes data mining mechanisms and techniques to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency
• Provides training and mentoring of members of the Engineering Development Program (EDP)
• Coordinates and works with the NDSWG (Network Data Support Working Group) members on data exchange and transmission network model maintenance via the NOMCR process
• Coordinates and works with the SSWG (Steady State Working Group) members on data exchange and transmission network model maintenance via the PMCR process
• Coordinates and works with the SPWG (System Protection Working Group) members on data exchange and transmission network model maintenance via ASPEN and PSSE change files
• Reviews generator and transmission equipment data submitted by generators and models generation sites in the company planning models using PSSE and ASPEN
• Reviews new technology implementations that affect the model, suggesting and implementing methods to accurately model these technologies
• Develops and maintains modeling software tools to build operations and planning models
• Develops, maintains, and supports database infrastructure, model data exchange interfaces, and data export formats
• Manage updates and upgrades of NMMS and MOD applications to specify and implement desired new functionality, reviews system patches, and administers servers
• Reviews and develops methods to increase model accuracy including data comparisons and validity checks
• Reviews, drafts, and implements improvements to the modeling process
• Reviews, drafts, and presents changes to the Protocols, Guides, procedures, training material for EDP and for Market Participants (MPs), and other supporting company documents relative to modeling