Sr Advisor - Transmission Assets Engineer; Hybrid or Local Remote

Sr Advisor - Transmission Assets Engineer (Hybrid or Local Remote)

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The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/7.

The California ISO opens access to the wholesale power market that is designed to diversify resources and lower prices. It also grants equal access to 25,865 circuit-miles of power lines and reduces barriers to diverse resources competing to bring power to customers.

The California ISO operates independently—managing the electron traffic on a power grid we do not own—making sure electricity is safely delivered to utilities and consumers on time and reliably.

The California ISO is committed to the health, safety, and work/life integration of its employees and is proud to offer flexible work arrangements. This position can support a hybrid or local remote schedule. Relocation Assistance is available.

Job Description
Under the general direction of the Manager, works on complex assignments and acts as technical expert to department staff, and provides expertise in support of Transmission Asset activities.

What You Will Be Doing

• Develops, implements, and modifies, through appropriate stakeholder processes, ISO reliability standards, generator interconnection contract requirements, and various procedures, guidelines and policies related to transmission that may have significant economic impact to the marketplace.
• Serves as a senior staff expert for the organization on protective relaying and I  related issues.
• Responsible for insuring the long-term reliability and cost effectiveness of the ISO Grid through the investigation and mitigation of operational concerns and enforcement of Inverter Based Resource requirements.
• Ensures that Transmission Assets remains in compliance with FERC, NERC and other regulatory requirements relating to transmission maintenance.
• Fosters reliability of the ISO Grid and the image of the ISO by effectively representing the corporation at various industry forums including NERC, WECC, RTGs, and stakeholder groups.
• Fosters a collaborative team environment. Trains, mentors and supports team members to build institutional knowledge and bench strength in transmission planning, function and maintenance.
• The position requires travel within the ISO’s footprint five to seven times a year to inspect substation and high voltage equipment.

Qualifications

Amount Of

Experience:

Ten (10 or more years related experience, including five (5) years at lead level or equivalent.

Certifications:

California Professional Engineering license preferred.

Type Of

Experience:

Experience in high voltage Transmission Facility Equipment and Transmission Facility Maintenance or directly related experience.

Additional

Skills And Abilities:

Ability to think strategically and devise solutions to problems in keeping with multiple considerations. Excellent leadership abilities with experience coaching and developing others.

The pay range for the Sr Advisor - Transmission Assets Engineer is $153,750 - $256,250 per year.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.