The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity on high-voltage transmission lines and is seeking an Associate Grid Operations Engineer as part of their Spark Rotational Program. This role involves developing and maintaining processes and procedures to support system reliability, participating in data analysis, and providing technical support to various departments within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and deploy cloud infrastructure solutions based on requirements
- Develop and maintain processes and procedures, such as Running Orders and Operating Agreements, to assist Grid Operations in maintaining
- Develop and maintain Grid Operations Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets which will be used to demonstrate compliance during NERC Compliance
- Provide technical support to Grid Operations Shift Supervisors and Operators during Real Time
- Perform daily review of previous day operations, identifying information of market or operational significance to be shared with other
- Coordinate Grid Operations activities with all internal ISO staff including Scheduling, Market Operations, Market Monitoring, and IT
- Develop and perform load flow studies and analysis to verify the reliable and efficient coordination of generation and transmission facility outages in coordination with the Scheduling
- Provide technical support to Market Monitoring, IT Quality Assurance, and Customer Service by replying to Market Participant questions for all aspects of Grid
- Act as liaison with the Power System Application Engineering Department to develop, maintain, and update Control Room visualization
- Actively participate in evaluation and development of Phasor Monitoring Unit (PMU) application software, tools, and processes for integration of PMU data in real time operations
- Provide support to the Dispatcher Training department by developing and presenting training lectures and simulator
- Support department processes to meet SSAE16 audit Ensure processes are executed correctly
- Periodically gather and provide evidence of audit compliance
- Analyze reports and Operations performance data required to complete the Grid Operations Monthly Report portion of the Operations and Performance Metrics for monthly presentation to the NYISO Operating Committee, Board of Directors and NYS Reliability
- Recommend changes to existing procedures when needed to improve accuracy and
- Collaborate with other NYISO departments on market design and market rule changes; specifically identifying changes that have implications to Grid Operations and system
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering and coursework in power systems, electrical engineering, power system components (generation and transmission equipment, concepts and principles), mathematical modeling of power system components required
- No prior industry related or professional experience required; six months of experience from a power related internship, co-op assignment or class project
- Knowledge of industry criteria and practices regarding power system operation and planning helpful; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Ability to demonstrate an analytical approach to problem solving
- Strong team and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross functionally
- Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly articulate technical problems and solutions
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, vendors, Market Participants and the general public
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
- Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
- Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases
- Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables
- Intermediate competency in Windows operating environment using MS Office applications, database spreadsheets, e-mail and internet programs
- Working knowledge of UNIX desired
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and teamwork skills needed
- Master's Degree (MS) in Electrical Engineering
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Innovative reward programs
Company Overview
Reliably managing NY’s power grid & energy markets It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Rensselaer, New York, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.nyiso.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
NYISO has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8 in 2026, 35 in 2025, 36 in 2024, 23 in 2023, 26 in 2022, 20 in 2021, 19 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.