NEOGOV · 9 hours ago
Power Systems Engineer, Associate
Tacoma, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$98K/yr - $138K/yr
0+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Power Systems Engineer, Associate for Tacoma Power's Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Section. The role involves performing system model maintenance, system studies, and providing 24/7 support to System Operations while ensuring compliance with NERC standards.
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Responsibilities
Manage, maintain, and provide updated system data to WECC for the compilation of the base cases used for system modeling, studies, and analyses
Manage, maintain, and provide updated real-time system model data to RCWest or its successor for system modeling, studies, and analyses
Support the real-time applications such as state estimator, contingency analysis, voltage stability and transient stability
Ensure robust, high-quality solutions by tuning the network model and correcting issues with real-time telemetry, models, etc
Perform new EMS model validation tests and ensure that the models that are moved to the production systems are high quality and well-tested
Assist in performing annual system stability and power flow studies per NERC requirements
Submit analysis information to regional planning entities as required throughout the year
Perform system analyses and provide recommendations in support of system operators/dispatchers in the planning and coordination of upcoming planned transmission outages to ensure that system performance and reliability criteria are maintain during the planned events
Assist in performing power flow, stability and capacity studies, contingency analyses and make recommendations in support of internal and external customer requests impacting Tacoma Power's transmission and distribution systems, including leading teams to participate in the study, writing the report, and providing recommendations for implementation
Conduct engineering studies and projects, and make recommendations to enhance and improve the efficiency, performance, and reliability of Tacoma Power's distribution and transmission systems
Support distribution planning development such as area and system feeder enhancements, downtown infrastructure, etc. Work with other groups to develop ideas, alternatives, cost, timeframes, and consensus for project integration and implementation
Develop and maintain the software of the power system models for the transmission and distribution systems
Conduct surveys, load forecasts, plans, studies and cost estimates related to various projects and programs
Plan, design, and assist in implementing new distribution and transmission facilities
Assist in transmission planning development, such as new or revised interconnections with BPA, bus reconfiguration at major transmission substations, nomogram updates, etc
Support other departments of Tacoma Power as needed for design and analysis
Determine changes, enhancement of processes, plans, and documentation to fulfill requirements
Coordinate with other groups as necessary
Develop and report Tacoma Power compliance adherence to NERC Standards
Investigate compliance issues and mitigation plans as necessary to ensure that Tacoma Power maintains compliance
Coordinate with other groups to ensure changes to our system in accordance with regional standards
Support and participate in Under Frequency Load Shed (UFLS) and Under Voltage Load Shed (UVLS) committees for data collection
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or directly related field (at time of appointment)
0-1 years depending upon assignment
Washington State Driver's License
Benefits
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family
Paid holidays and paid leave
Participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire)
Continuing education and advancement opportunities
A growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives
Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger
Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger
Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents
Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type
Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan
Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees
The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income
Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System
Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule
Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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