Capacity Accreditation Engineer

The NYISO’s Market Operations department invites applications for a full-time Capacity Accreditation Engineer.

The Capacity Accreditation Engineer will support the NYISO’s activities related to the Capacity Accreditation process to ensure accurate Capacity Accreditation Factors are developed consistent with applicable policies, procedures, and tariffs. The Capacity Accreditation team supports the development of inputs to ICAP Markets and Resource Adequacy modeling as related to generator performance. Capacity Accreditation staff will enhance Capacity Accreditation processes and procedures as the modeling and methodology evolve.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support seasonal and annual calculations to align Capacity Market compensation and participation eligibility with resource marginal contribution to specific reliability needs based on the performance and availability of resources.
• Review information about performance of electric generating equipment through Generating Availability Data System (GADS), interface with Market Participants to resolve data inconsistencies.
• Perform GADS screening for the NYSRC and understand its implications on the IRM process. Develop and generate EFORd reports for Market Operations, Grid Operations, and System Resource Planning department studies. Support collection of data for various NYISO reports.
• Support calculations and analysis of GADS, EFORds, production factors, availability factors, and Capacity Accreditation Factors to value all resources in NYCA for capacity.
• Support Review the current resource mix of New York and upcoming resource additions to establish Capacity Accreditation Resource Classes with stakeholder support and consensus.
• Conduct studies and analyses related to the development of Capacity Accreditation Factors utilizing the GE Multi-Area Reliability Simulation (GE MARS) tool.
• Collaborate and provide support to other Market Operation teams as a bridge between the Resource Adequacy study outcomes and their impact to the ICAP Market Operations Administration team’s administration of the Capacity Market.
• Support development of documentation, including internal procedures, ICAP manual revisions, and changes to the NYISO tariffs, when necessary. Recommend changes to existing procedures to improve accuracies and efficiencies.
• Collaborate with other NYISO departments on market design and market rule changes; specifically related to improvements to the resource adequacy modeling and capacity accreditation factors and implications to the Capacity Market.
• Support other NYISO departments to implement changes to the software systems and test new features and functionality to ensure proper compliance with process rules.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree (BS) inEngineering, Computer Science or related discipline required.
• One to three years of relevant industry related or professional experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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 apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis.
• 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, e-mail and internet programs. Intermediate competency using PSS/e Optimal Power Flow, UNIX and PC systems preferred. Intermediate competency using SQL preferred. Advanced knowledge of Excel and a working knowledge of SAS or statistical programming language preferred. Intermediate competency or Reliability Simulation experience, specifically GE MARS preferred. Market Simulation Tools experience such as GE MAPS, ABB GridView, & PowerGem PROBE preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to perform routine office tasks. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Contact with staff and public will occur. Travel may be required to attend and/or conduct meetings, conferences and training. This position may require work on nights, weekends or holidays.

Please note that this position will be filled at the level (i.e., Associate Capacity Accreditation Engineer, , Capacity Accreditation Engineer, or Senior Capacity Accreditation Engineer) appropriate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The NYISO takes pride in recruiting, developing and retaining highly talented individuals. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and innovative reward programs.

The NYISO offers the flexibility to work both in the office and remotely, providing our employees with an enhanced work life balance. While the majority of the responsibilities of this role can be performed remotelyemployees will have periodic on-site requirements based on business needs.

All offers of employment will be made contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening and background check.

The NYISO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.