Operations Planning and Analytics Engineer IV - VI

• Developing advanced grid optimization models including solar production forecasting, N-1 contingency analysis, transmission congestion prediction, and economic dispatch optimization across generation and storage resources
• Creating operational intelligence platforms that provide visibility into grid performance, member load patterns, production costs, and system economics through automated reporting and data visualization
• Building analytical frameworks for the evolving grid to accommodate high renewable penetration, large datacenter loads, and distributed energy resource integration
• Collaborating across the organization with operations planning, operations engineering, transmission planning, member services, and regional entities while representing GSOC in industry committees and technology working groups
• Develop and maintain models for grid optimization including solar production forecasting, N-1 contingency analysis using full network power flow models, transmission congestion prediction, and pumped storage dispatch optimization
• Coordinate with OPC to integrate generation assets with member-owned resources in dispatch optimization models
• Create real-time visibility platforms for grid operations, member load patterns, production costs, and system economic performance
• Develop automated reporting systems tracking operational KPIs, member cost allocation, and economic optimization results
• Implement data visualization tools supporting both technical operations and executive decision making
• Create automated single system dispatch optimization integrating fuel prices, generation and transmission constraints, and resource portfolios
• Support DER integration through advanced analytics
• Create modeling frameworks accommodating renewable penetration and large datacenter load growth
• Collaborate with operations planning, operations engineering, transmission planning, and member services teams
• Participating in industry working groups and technology committees
• Support regulatory compliance and create technical documentation
• Perform technical activities including operational model development/validation, steady-state load flow, stability, power quality, and other power system studies, as required, applicable to the operational planning horizon
• Develop presentations that support the Corporation regarding transmission interests for use with Senior Management and other utilities
• Assist in the development of goals and milestones for the GSOC Operations Planning Department
• Attend required training classes
• Become familiar with the corporation's policies and procedures

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related technical field with emphasis in power systems
• E-IV: Six years (four years with P.E. License) in Power Systems with at least three years in operational planning/utility operations/energy markets along with one year of data science project work
• E-V: Eight Years (six years with P.E. License) in Power Systems with at least four years in operational planning/utility operations/energy markets including two years in data science project work
• E-VI: Ten Years (eight years with P.E. License) in Power Systems with at least six years in operational planning/utility operations/energy markets including two years in data science project work along with demonstrated leadership experience
• Equivalent Education & Experience: Master's degree in electrical engineering or related technical field and specified years of experience
• Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: EIT, PE, & PMP are applicable but not required
• Special Skills: Power Systems Knowledge
• Technical Programming & Data Science
• Communication & Project Management

Experience with Databricks platform and PowerBI are a plus

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• a strong retirement program
• career development
• flexible work schedules
• wellness focus
• supportive member of the community