System Operator Eim-Assoc - Sr
Listed on 2026-08-10
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Energy Management/ Efficiency -
Energy/Power Generation
Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Energy Management/ Efficiency, Electricity Generation
Job Summary Purpose
The position is under the general supervision of the Supervisor Energy Imbalance Market and is responsible for the economic dispatch and reliable operation of EPE’s EIM Entity, generation, and balancing facilities during normal and emergency system conditions. Also, is responsible for implementing energy schedules for generators, renewables, and VERs operating within EPE’s Balancing Area. Applies reliability tools to acquire a situational awareness of anticipated normal and contingency conditions and develop actions to alleviate abnormal situations.
Complies with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) reliability standards in meeting the needs of the western EIM, interchange, load, and generation needs as EPE’s Balancing Authority.
DATE POSTED: 08/05/2026
CLOSING DATE: 08/12/2026
DEPARTMENT:
System Operations
STARTING SALARY: $70,100 - $107,221
Job Summary Purpose
The position is under the general supervision of the Supervisor Energy Imbalance Market and is responsible for the economic dispatch and reliable operation of EPE’s EIM Entity, generation, and balancing facilities during normal and emergency system conditions. Also, is responsible for implementing energy schedules for generators, renewables, and VERs operating within EPE’s Balancing Area. Applies reliability tools to acquire a situational awareness of anticipated normal and contingency conditions and develop actions to alleviate abnormal situations.
Complies with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) reliability standards in meeting the needs of the western EIM, interchange, load, and generation needs as EPE’s Balancing Authority.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or other analytical/technical field with basic knowledge of electric theory or power systems; or an equivalent combination of related training and experience.
- NERC operator certification or ability to obtain certification within in (6) months of hire date.
0-5 years or more experience required
Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of electrical principles, procedures, and components; power system operations, including power plant operations and power generation; fundamentals of alternating current circuits; and electrical safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to maintain constant awareness of system conditions, Local Marginal Price (LMPs), congestion, anticipate contingencies, and take proactive steps to ensure system reliability and stability.
- Knowledgeable in the use of personal computers and applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and TEAMS. Ability to learn specialized software applications such as Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) applications, outage management software (OMS), Open Access Technology International (OATI), and Energy Management System (EMS).
- Must pass a NERC BIT Certification exam and obtain a NERC System Operator Certification within 6 months of hire.
- Ability to project current system conditions to future projections and take appropriate action.
- Ability to monitor and apply control system principles rationally to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Must have the ability to communicate in English fluently with all operating personnel responsible for real-time balancing, generation control, and operation of the Energy Imbalance Market and interconnected Bulk Electric System.
- Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts including weekends, evenings, holidays, and provide additional coverage when needed.
- Ability to build relationships and foster teamwork.
- Ability to travel for training, seminars, and to represent EPE at industry-related meetings.
- Effective verbal and written communication and three-part communication skills.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with officers, managers, fellow employees, and the general public.
- Ability to maintain a strong sense of propriety concerning confidential matters.
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