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Director, Grid Operations

New York ISO · Rensselaer, New York, United States

Posted about a month ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
30 days
New York ISO's roles stay open a median of 37 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
4% of New York ISO's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at New York ISO
high
10 stale, 0 reposted of 26 open
Hiring momentum
28 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from New York ISO's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for New York ISO.

About this role

The Director of Grid Operations at NYISO will oversee all functions related to Grid Operations, including Power System Operations and Real-time Energy Market Operations, ensuring the reliable operation of New York's bulk power system. This role involves leading the development of operating procedures, ensuring compliance with various standards, and representing NYISO in external discussions. The position requires 24/7 leadership during system stress conditions and involves significant interaction with regulatory bodies and other ISOs.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of New York ISO as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or other scientific/technical field
  • Fifteen years related experience in power system operations, including power dispatching and load scheduling
  • Significant understanding of the New York high voltage transmission system and generation infrastructure
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex technical documents
  • Advanced competency in Windows operating environment using MS Office applications

Nice to have

  • Master’s Degree (MSEE, MBA)
  • Experience in leading technical discussions at external committees
  • Experience with software modifications related to Real-Time Scheduling programs

What you get

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Competitive salaries
  • Innovative reward programs

Worth weighing

  • Onsite work required several days per week with potential for increased onsite requirements
  • Role involves significant stress management during system emergencies
  • No specific mention of work-life balance considerations despite 24/7 operational demands

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Listed by New York ISO on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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