The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/7.

As the impartial grid operator, the California ISO opens access to the wholesale power market that is designed to diversify resources and lower prices. It also grants equal access to 25,865 circuit-miles of power lines and reduces barriers to diverse resources competing to bring power to customers.

The California ISO's function is often compared to that of air traffic controllers. It would be grossly unfair for air traffic controllers to represent one airline and profit from allowing that company's planes to go through before others. In the same way, the California ISO operates independently—managing the electron traffic on a power grid we do not own—making sure electricity is safely delivered to utilities and consumers on time and reliably.

The California ISO is committed to the health, safety, and work/life integration of its employees, and is proud to offer flexible work arrangements. This position would be eligible to participate in a hybrid or remote within commuting distance of Folsom, CA work capacity,

Relocation assistance is available.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Under the general direction of the Manager of Enterprise Model Management, is responsible for activities related to the development and technical support of power systems modeling technologies, and performing model maintenance business processes.  Performs software maintenance, testing, and support activities for power system and energy market data maintenance technologies.  Collaborates with Project Management, energy sector technology vendors, and internal stakeholders to support engineering model update cycles and implement innovative solutions for the technology roadmap.  Collaborates with various technology support and response teams to address system and user issues. Prepares and publishes associated technical and procedural artifacts for model maintenance systems users and support teams.  This role engages with internal business units and technology teams to provide support for existing technologies and to develop and implement innovation solutions to improve model maintenance workflows and use cases.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in the design, construction, and implementation of power system data modeling technology systems and related business processes.
   
• Performs administrative activities for power system modeling technologies, including software testing, system configurations,   and coordination with technology vendors.
   
• Analyzes, supports, and resolves technology and process issues in a time sensitive environment
   
• Collaborates with other CAISO business units to collect and document business and technical requirements, including planning and design documentation, test plans and test cases, procedures, process flow diagrams, training materials, and use case diagrams.
   
• Performs time sensitive model deployments to reliability and market systems. 
   
• Engages with internal stakeholders and user groups to maintain and enhance the user experience with model data maintenance systems.
   
• Performs daily administrative tasks in support of department (e.g., setting up and coordinating meetings, disseminating department communications, and preparing technical documentation). 
   
• Attends business meetings and collaborates with ISO colleagues to develop "best practices" policies and procedures, and to identify and resolve issues to help create a flexible and efficient organization.
   
• Adheres to and supports the Behavioral Success Factors of the ISO.
   
• Performs related duties and activities as appropriate.

Level of Education

• A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field,
• or equivalent education, training and experience.

Amount of Experience

• Two (2) or more years of experience in related subject matter and/or technologies.

Type of Experience

• Familiarity with power system management systems and/or energy market systems, and the engineering data models they use

Special Certifications or Technical Skills

• Experience with power systems and/or energy market data models
• Experience/training with database management using TOAD or similar is desirable
• Experience/training with Unix and Windows operating systems
• Experience/training with Service oriented Architecture (SOA), web services design, XML

Other

• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member. Excellent communication and analytical skills required

The pay range for the Enterprise Modeling Systems Engineer at the CAISO is $41.32 - $68.87 per hour.