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Transmission Resource Engineer

NiSource, Inc.
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Job Summary: 

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, GE / OSI Energy Management System (EMS), Powertech DSA 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. 

Job Duties: 

Perform seasonal, next-day, and current-day power system analysis using power flow, transient stability, voltage stability & steady-state analysis software, including PSSE, MUST, GE Energy Management System analyst tools (SE, CA, TSAT, VSAT), Powertech DSA & 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  

Engineer I / Specialist I

Required for Selection: 

Graduate from a four year ABET accredited college or university program with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical 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, GE/Alstom Energy Management System analysis tools (SE, CA, TSAT, VSAT), Powertech DSA & 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, NAFT, 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 

Valid Driver's License

Preferred for Selection:  

NERC Reliability Coordinator Certification 

Understanding of basic principles of project management 

PMP Certification 

Experience in the electric utility industry 

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Engineer II / Specialist II

Required for Selection: 

All of the qualifications for Engineer I including: 

2 to 4 years of electric utility experience  

NERC Reliability Coordinator Certification 

Increased understanding of basic electric power systems theory and principles 

Increased ability to perform operational planning analysis using power flow, transient stability, voltage stability & steady-state analysis software, including PSSE, GE/Alstom Energy Management System analysis tools (SE, CA, TSAT, VSAT), Powertech DSA & TARA. 

Ability to read, interpret, write and review Operating Plans documenting potential operational issues and mitigations actions 

Increased ability to evaluate and coordinate Bulk Electric System outages in the Operations Planning time horizon 

Ability to read, interpret, write and review technical plans, processes and procedures. 

Ability to perform intermediate network modeling tasks including identifying network topology issues, add new model for simple projects, add/modify contingencies, among others. 

Increased ability to work in a professional manner with internal groups within NIPSCO, and external entities/groups including customers, contractors, neighbor TOPs, MISO, NERC, RF, NAFT, vendors/suppliers, among others. 

Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.   

Increased ability to perform duties effectively under emergency and contingency situations 

Ability to support and train other employees on basic tasks 

Ability to participate in various MISO stakeholder planning studies and working groups 

Ability to effectively represent the group in projects and meetings involving various stakeholders across the organization. 

Ability to interpret and apply NERC standards. 

Preferred for Selection:  

Understanding of basic principles of project management 

PMP Certification 

Experience in the electric utility industry and knowledge of NIPSCO Transmission system 

General knowledge of electric substation equipment and operation 

General understanding of the electric wholesale power market 

Engineer III / Specialist III

Required for Selection: 

All of the qualifications for Engineer II including: 

4 to 9 years of electric utility experience 

Proficient in electric power systems theory and principles 

Proficient in performing operational planning analysis using power flow, transient stability, voltage stability & steady-state analysis software, including PSSE, GE/Alstom Energy Management System analysis tools (SE, CA, TSAT, VSAT), Powertech DSA & TARA. 

Proficient in writing and reviewing Operating Plans documenting potential operational issues and mitigations actions 

Proficient in evaluating and coordinating Bulk Electric System outages in the Operations Planning time horizon 

Proficient in writing, reviewing and suggesting improvements to technical plans, processes and procedures. 

Proficient in performing advanced network modeling tasks including troubleshooting network applications/topology issues, add new model for complex projects, QAS testing, among others. 

Proficient in working in a professional manner with internal groups within NIPSCO, and external entities/groups including customers, contractors, neighbor TOPs, MISO, NERC, RF, NAFT, vendors/suppliers, among others. 

Proficient in dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.   

Proficient in planning, organizational, verbal and written communication skills 

Proficient in performing duties effectively under emergency and contingency situations 

Proficient in supporting, guiding and training other employees on advanced/complex tasks. 

Proficient in representing the NIPSCO's interests in various MISO stakeholder planning studies and working groups 

Proficient in effectively representing the group in projects and meetings involving various stakeholders across the organization. 

Proficient in interpreting and applying NERC standards. Ability to perform subject matter expert duties in compliance audits 

Preferred for Selection:  

Proficient in principles of project management 

PMP Certification 

Experience in the electric utility industry and knowledge of NIPSCO Transmission system 

General knowledge of electric substation equipment and operation 

General understanding of the electric wholesale power market 

 

This position will be filled based off of the skillset/education of the candidate and will be filled as one of the below title:

  • Eng. Level I / Specialist I ($65,900-$99,000)
  • Eng. Level II / Specialist II ($77,400-$116,200)
  • Eng. Level III / Specialist III ($91,000-$136,600)
  • Senior Engineer / Sr. Specialist ($107,000-$160,500)