OPPD's Transmission Operation Department is looking for a Engineer to join their team!

The Engineer III - Transmission Operations provides technical consulting to the Transmission Operations Department through engineering analysis. Ensure the integrity, reliability, and safe operation of OPPD's Transmission System and effective utilization of transmission capacity. Ensure compliance with applicable NERC Operating Reliability Standards. Analyze and track Transmission outage data. Conduct planned outage analysis, scheduling, and coordination and prepare operational guides to address constrained electric facilities. Work with internal and external customers in a technical advisory capacity. The incumbent also, provides planning, engineering, and construction departments with expert operations technical advice. Work with Key Account Executives, Field Supervisors and Corporate Communications to provide outstanding customer service. Participate on local and regional operations committees when applicable.

Specific accountabilities for this role includes:

• Prepare operating guides for constrained Transmission facilities and work with OPPD's Reliability Coordinator and T&D System Planning to ensure reliable operations. Work with T&D System Planning to recommend operating criteria, system improvement projects, and provide capital budgeting support.

• Provide technical support for real time Transmission operations including: short term outage analysis, security/contingency analyses, power flows, operating guides, transmission circuit loading, and load balance/shifts recommendations. Perform analysis to determine EMS alarms criteria, accuracy and response.

• Ensure compliance with NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) Reliability Standards and SPP operating protocols/criteria. Provide leadership in procedure writing and audit preparations.

• Utilize and develop a thorough knowledge of the analytical operating tools for power system, voltage, loading, and outage analysis. Software tools include, TOA, PSSE, SynerGEE, OMS, EMS, CIS, etc... Team with EMS, IT, and other groups in the development of software tools, computer models, and study data.

• Collaborate with other work groups to implement in new technologies, including TOA, EMS Network Applications (state estimator, security analysis, power flow, etc.), and Training Simulator scenarios.

• Perform outage scheduling and coordination including coordinating transmission system plans with regional entities and adjacent Transmission Operators to provide for integrated, reliable regional plans in a systematic manner. Enter and update OPPD transmission outages in the regional scheduling system (SPP - CROW).

• As assigned, participate in local and regional operational committees to remain abreast of all factors contributing to effective Transmission Operations and to allow for District influence in such matters.

• Track, analyze, and correct transmission outage data for reporting, inquiry response, and to make process recommendations to reduce customer outage frequency and duration. Submit applicable BES outages to NERC TADS per the TADS reporting requirements.

• Participate in planning and scheduling of switching functions to ensure the integrity and safe operation of the Transmission System.

• Help ensure timely and accurate maintenance of department electronic and paper records.

• Maintain 24-hour availability for technical and professional assistance, storm restoration, and emergency response. When assigned, participate in 24x7 after hour's duty supervisor rotation to direct remedial actions.

• Support operational investigation of switching incidents, Hold Order violations, or near misses.

  Qualifications

Required:

• Possess an ABET accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Five (5) years of equivalent engineering work experience. Master's degree may be considered for up to two years of experience

• Have the ability to perform complex engineering tasks and perform intricate studies

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of electrical engineering or electrical power engineering.

• Excellent analytical, computer, and written/oral communication skills.

• Valid Driver's license

• NERC Operator Certification is required within one year of employment.

• Manage a 24/7 on-call rotating shift in support of the Transmission System Operator

Desired:

• Familiarity with Electric Utility Operations, Planning, Design, and Construction Practices

• Ability to obtain Professional Engineer License is preferred

• An MSEE is desirable

  Closing Statement

Salary Grade: S5

Minimum: $94,112

Midpoint: $117,640

Where the Light Starts

What does it mean to be the source of light? On a basic level, it means operating from a place of honesty and integrity. It's how we achieve things. How we provide affordable, reliable, environmentally sensitive energy. Because it matters. We've pledged to serve, honor, and care for this community. That means the 13 counties we service, and it means one another. It means the people right here at OPPD-proudly comprised and welcoming of every creed, race, age, orientation, and color. Being -where the light starts- means showing up for each other and the people we serve. Doing the right thing even when no one's watching. We're proud of our commitment. We reward creative problem solving. We recognize that consistency and reliability are tremendous resources. That providing these things to the community and each other is a privilege. Because we are leading the way the future is powered. We are the source of light. Out there. In here. Everywhere.

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EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

How To Apply

Apply on or before May 1, 2024.

Recruiter: Laura Fritson - lmfritson@oppd.com #LI-LF