PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related fields (i.e. Operations Research, Economics, other Engineering disciplines) strongly desired. Master’s degree required. Coursework and/or demonstrated exposure to electricity market and grid operations required.
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Five to seven years’ experience in the areas of Electrical Engineering and/or Operations Research with software simulation experience is preferred.
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Experience using computer programs such as Energy Management Systems, Security Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) and Real-Time Scheduling (RTS), Grid View, GE-MAPS, PROMOD, Modeling Language for Mathematical Programming like AMPL, MATLAB or GAMS is highly desirable.
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Strong Python programming skills and a working knowledge of shell scripting and Linux command line is required.
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Background in models and databases used in power system analyses, and business experience in electric power systems or wholesale electric markets are desired, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, vendors, Market Participants and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Intermediate competency in Windows operating environment using MS Office applications, database spreadsheets, e-mail and internet programs. Working knowledge of UNIX desired.