Transmission Operations Planning Engineer - Electric

Transmission Resource Engineer

The Transmission Resource Engineer position is responsible for performing power system analysis using power flow, transient stability, voltage stability & steady-state analysis software, including PSSE, OSI Energy Management System (EMS) and others. This includes performing ad-hoc, 150-Day, 60-Day, and 14-Day ahead power flow studies and developing appropriate mitigation actions to ensure system reliability. The role is responsible for outage coordination functions with internal and external stakeholders, maintains the EMS network model used in Transmission Operations and supports NERC Compliance tasks for the Operations Planning department.

• Perform near term power system analysis using power flow, transient stability, voltage stability & steady-state analysis software, including PSSE, MUST, OSI Energy management system & TARA
• Use available applications and programs (e.g., SDX, MISO Extranet, PJM EDart, etc.) to gather specific information that aids in NIPSCO Transmission System analysis
• Maintain the present and planned network topology and equipment databases
• Apply contingency list and load, generation dispatch, and interchange levels and patterns to developed study cases
• Assist Transmission Operator in developing mitigation strategies for real-time emergencies and projected N-1 contingencies
• Track system events contributing to operating guides and communicate to NIPSCO departments for future upgrades
• Gather information as necessary to fulfill various regulatory agency and management data requests
• Write and/or edit technical plans, processes, and procedures as assigned
• Prepare or review Operating Plans documenting potential operational constraints and mitigation actions
• Coordinate system changes with Transmission Planners, EMS Computer Engineers, Field Operations, Neighboring TOPs, and MISO.
• Coordinate transmission equipment ratings with Transmission Planners, EMS Computer Engineers, Field Operations, Neighboring TOPs, and MISO.
• Evaluate and coordinate Bulk Electric System outages in the operation planning time horizon
• Participate in various MISO stakeholder working groups
• Perform subject matter expert duties in compliance audits
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required for Selection:

• Graduate from a four year ABET accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• Ability to obtain NERC Reliability Coordinator Certification within a timeframe specified by department procedure
• Understanding of basic electric power systems theory and principles
• Ability to perform operational planning analysis using power flow, transient stability, voltage stability & steady-state analysis software, including PSSE, OSI Energy Management System analysis tools (SE, CA, TSAT, VSAT), & TARA.
• Ability to read and interpret Operating Plans documenting potential operational constraints and mitigations actions
• Ability to read and evaluate Bulk Electric System outages in the Operations Planning time horizon
• Ability to read and interpret technical plans, processes and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic network modeling tasks including reviewing network topology, rating changes, review/identify EMS displays issues, among others.
• Ability to work in a professional manner with internal groups within NIPSCO, and external entities/groups including customers, contractors, neighbor TOPs, MISO, NERC, RF, NATF, vendors/suppliers, among others.
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Good planning, organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform duties effectively under emergency and contingency situations
• Ability to perform self-guided study and training as instructed

Preferred for Selection:

• NERC Reliability Coordinator Certification
• Understanding of basic principles of project management
• PMP Certification
• Experience in the electric utility industry

Salary Range: $67,900 - $165,300 USD Annual

As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

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