Location
Novi, MI | United States
Job description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains and enhances the availability and accuracy of EMS applications (state estimator, powerflow, contingency analysis, and/or operator training simulator (OTS))
Maintains the Ambient Adjusted Ratings AAR related EMS applications, processes and supporting OpenAAR databases and data interfaces; supports the required AAR data exchanges with RTOs.
Analyzes and resolves EMS application solution and modeling issues.
Develops and maintains detailed power system models to reflect system upgrade projects, external models, and other changes required for real-time operations and forward-looking grid study tools.
Supports the processes required to update, integrate, and maintain AAR data and SCADA measurements used by EMS operations tools for operational planning and real-time operations
Develops and maintains supplementary data required for the OTS such as automatic generation control, relay protection schemes, and generator inertia constants.
Assists in operator training activities for black start restoration drills and other exercises using the OTS.
Formulates recommendations for EMS application software and process improvements.
Supports North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance activities
Represents ITC on various industry groups, committees and working groups.
Provides on-call technical support to the Operations Control Room on an as needed basis.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
Minimum Work Experience Required:
Associate Engineer: Entry level
Intermediate Engineer: Two years of related experience
Senior Engineer: Five years of related experience
For Engineer and Senior Engineer two-to-five years of experience in any one, or combination of the following, is preferred: EMS, SCADA, or other power system analysis and monitoring applications. Long-term planning, design, or real-time operation of electric utility systems.
Sound analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills
Ability to work under minimal supervision, in a team environment
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.
From electric vehicles to renewables, the world is looking at electricity in a whole new way, and ITC is focused on building and maintaining a power grid that can handle it all. We are looking for individuals who are ready to work with us to build a greater grid for a greener future. In return, ITC is proud to offer industry-leading compensation, benefits and opportunities to channel your energy into community-changing solutions. As an equal opportunity employer, we feel it’s crucial to honor our differences, be inclusive, engage as a team, and maximize our individual strengths.
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