Production Cost Modeling Engineer

4 weeks ago

Portland, Oregon, United States Portland General Electric Company Full time

The Transmission Development, Policy & Contracts (TDP&C) department is responsible for advocating and representing PGE in regional transmission forums, committees, and workgroups. The team is also responsible for OASIS administration and OATT contract development, including interconnections. TDP&C is also responsible for maintaining compliance with the OATT.

This position will stand up new functionality for the group in support of market operations and regional transmission development. The complexity of the changing transmission grid requires new, more comprehensive transmission analyses. This new paradigm requires robust regional partner and stakeholder collaboration and engagement and an unprecedented level of transparency to plan the transmission system. It is important for PGE to use production cost modeling analysis to ensure we are making the right decisions and investments for our customers.

About the role:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Product Cost Modeling Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will implement strategic transmission goals, including supporting Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) and Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) activities. You will also be supporting a more robust transmission analysis for our Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), supporting financial analysis for regional transmission investments, and enabling more expansive west-wide analysis that will strengthen PGE's advocacy efforts with regional peers (e.g., BPA, etc.). This position will also help ensure compliance with FERC Order 1920.

*This position is open to both entry/p1or intermediate/p2 career levels. The level will be determined based on the successful applicant's qualification, experience and demonstrated skills during the interview process. This position is posted at p2 responsibilities. See determining qualifications below.

Key Responsibilities

  • Engineering Standards Maintains currency in state-of-the- art engineering practices and independently applies professional knowledge of engineering processes and standards to assignments/projects. Applies engineering theories and concepts to enhance knowledge of the Western Interconnection; intermediate knowledge of FERC tariff processes and NERC standards. Participates in evaluation of regional transmission opportunities using production cost modeling software. Participates in economic modeling in support of FERC Long-Term Transmission Planning compliance. Participates in scenario analyses based on input of stakeholders. Participates in analysis for transmission for the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). Performs 8760 analyses for system optimization (batteries, load pattern changes, curtailable load analysis, etc.) Participate in market simulations for existing and future market constructs. May participate in industry forums, workgroups, and/or committees on production cost modeling and economic analysis.
  • Engineering Production Prepares a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables; leads smaller production teams.
  • Project Coordination Assigns tasks to and coordinates with other internal/external team members on assigned projects; shares information and provides professional guidance in executing project tasks.
  • Knowledge Sharing Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes; may assist with mentoring, recognition and any corrective actions required.

Education/Experience/Certifications

Intermediate / p2 level:

  • Education Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. ABET- accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency preferred.
  • Experience Typically two or more years in engineering. Intermediate knowledge of transmission planning.
  • Certifications, Licenses and Training Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam strongly preferred; may be required based upon role.
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