Unisource Energy Services - Tucson, AZ
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Tucson, AZ
Utilities
About the position
The Transmission Operations Planning Engineer role at Tucson Electric Power involves providing engineering analysis and technical support to the System Control and Reliability (SC&R) and Energy Management System (EMS) groups. The position is responsible for conducting studies required in the NERC Operations Horizon, utilizing real-time and offline models to perform contingency analyses, transient stability, and voltage-reactive studies. Engineers in this role ensure compliance with regulatory standards and provide support for operational planning to maintain the reliability of the Bulk Electric System.
Responsibilities
- Perform operations planning studies in compliance with NERC Planning Standards and WECC System Performance Criteria.
- Provide SC&R support by preparing development of Remedial Action Scheme in the form of Operating Tables.
- Perform Operational Planning Analysis (OPA) daily or as required.
- Prepare and communicate Operating Plan resulting from OPA as required.
- Perform outage studies as requested.
- Develop and evaluate requirements, specifications, and optimum alternatives for Network Applications.
- Work with EMS team to develop EMS study tools used in the operations horizon.
- Review and coordinate updates of EMS contingencies as required.
- Review and coordinate the operating case, contingencies, flowgates, schedules and outage information for flowgate analysis.
- Coordinate with various departments to facilitate understanding of transmission system issues.
- Develop and maintain expertise in applicable NERC Planning Standards and WECC System Performance Criteria.
- Develop and maintain expertise in power flow, transient and voltage stability applications.
- Develop and update processes and procedures for operating support to the Transmission Desk.
- Provide required data in a timely and accurate manner.
- Participate in operating activities with WECC and other utilities in accordance with FERC regulations.
- Train and assist new personnel within the section.
Requirements
- Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering or related educational equivalent.
- Familiarity with power flow and stability programs (GE PSLF preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other applicable programs.
- Ability to write professional technical reports.
- Ability to travel as required to support the Operations Planning Department.
- Ability to learn new software applications such as Energy Management System (EMS).
- Ability to analyze situations and make educated quick decisions.
- Ability to communicate effectively under high stress situations.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with Energy Management System (EMS).
- Knowledge of NERC, WECC, and Reliability Coordinator standards.
Benefits
- 401k plan with a generous company match
- Company-sponsored pension plan
- Affordable individual and family health insurance plans
- Tuition assistance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
