Capacity Accreditation Engineer

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity on more than 11,000 circuit-miles of high-voltage transmission lines, dispatching power from hundreds of generating units across the state.

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 :

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

Salary Range

$78,500 — $131,100 USD