Lead Policy Developer - Transmission Infrastructure (Hybrid Preferred)

In the role of Lead Policy Developer - Transmission Infrastructure, you will operate under the guidance of the Director, contributing significantly to the formulation of policies surrounding ISO transmission planning, infrastructure development, and resource interconnection. Your role will involve fostering essential relationships with policymakers and staff at both state and federal levels while facilitating consistent communication between the ISO and regulatory agencies. Your work will ensure that regulatory decisions align with the ISO’s reliability mandate as well as its operational and planning responsibilities. You will conduct thorough analyses of existing and proposed regulations, providing policy support for vital infrastructure initiatives with a focus on cost-of-service and financial analysis. You will monitor evolving cost drivers and the financial implications of infrastructure development industry-wide. Additionally, you will identify issues and propose solutions for complex regulatory and business challenges, acting as a liaison between ISO management and subject matter experts to ensure effective engagement on a variety of regulatory and infrastructure planning topics.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead and support cross-departmental teams while managing a comprehensive stakeholder engagement process for infrastructure policy initiatives. Deliver timely and high-quality outputs, including white papers, presentations, filings (CPUC and FERC), and Board memos. Collaborate with the director and subject matter experts to craft robust policy recommendations that effectively address issues or achieve specific objectives. Identify, assess, and resolve policy challenges while ensuring appropriate stakeholder engagement to mitigate concerns. Promote best practices in policy development and ensure that implementation details are thoroughly vetted and understood both internally and externally.Offer subject matter expertise in regulated cost-of-service and relevant economic topics. Support transmission planning and infrastructure development, including the ISO’s competitive procurement processes, with a focus on regulatory cost of service principles. Stay informed about industry cost structures and activities affecting transmission development, serving as an internal resource to support policy analysis, development, and special projects. Prepare written materials and deliver presentations to ISO management, highlighting issues and impacts to the ISO while providing strategic recommendations on the ISO’s position and courses of action. Investigate regulatory issues and devise and implement regulatory strategies.

Join California Independent System Operator as a Regional Transmission Engineer, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our transmission infrastructure. As a key member of our Transmission Planning & Infrastructure Development team, you will work collaboratively with stakeholders to enhance the power grid and support sustainable energy initiatives.

Join the California Independent System Operator as a Senior Transmission Assets Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing the performance of our transmission assets. This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work environment or local remote options, allowing you to contribute effectively to our mission of ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy grid.As a key member of our Transmission Planning & Infrastructure Development department, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and reliability of our transmission systems. Your expertise will be vital in assessing asset performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing best practices.

Join the California Independent System Operator (ISO) as a Regional Transmission Engineer, where you will engage in intricate engineering projects and offer your expertise in power systems to support transmission system planning policies. Collaborate with a diverse team in planning studies and initiatives, contributing to the future of energy in California.Why Join Us?Be a part of our mission to shape tomorrow's energy landscape. Make a significant impact on millions of individuals who rely on electricity in their daily lives.Engage in stimulating and challenging work that will enhance your professional skills.Thrive in a highly collaborative environment at our LEED-certified campus in Folsom, California.Be part of a successful team where your contributions are valued and recognized.Your Responsibilities:Conduct and review technical analyses, supporting economic assessments of the transmission grid, including new generation interconnections and controlled grid analyses.Lead planning studies and develop annual transmission plans in partnership with transmission owners and key stakeholders.Oversee the implementation of Transmission Planning Process and Generation Interconnection Process Business Practice Manuals, ensuring compliance with all applicable NERC Standards.Proactively identify and resolve engineering-related challenges, contributing to path rating studies and contingency analyses.Provide technical support and guidance across various departments within the ISO.Compile and present essential data to ISO management and external entities regarding the controlled grid.Represent the ISO’s interests in relevant WECC committees and work groups.Assist in training and mentoring Associate Engineers.

Join the California Independent System Operator (California ISO) as the Operations Data, Metrics, and Analysis Lead. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing the operational data strategy, ensuring that our metrics and analyses align with our core objectives. Your insights will drive decision-making processes and improve overall performance.We seek an innovative and analytical mind to lead our data initiatives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, interpreting complex data sets and translating them into actionable strategies. Your leadership will be crucial in guiding data-driven decisions that support our mission to maintain a reliable and efficient electric grid.

Join California Independent System Operator (California ISO) as a Transmission Dispatcher in Folsom, CA. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the operation of the transmission system, ensuring reliability and efficiency while coordinating with various stakeholders.As a Transmission Dispatcher, your responsibilities will include monitoring real-time system operations, managing system outages, and responding to emergency situations. You will work closely with engineers and other operational staff to maintain grid stability.

In the role of Lead Power Systems Technology Engineer, you will operate under the general supervision of the Director, spearheading intricate engineering projects and assignments. Your expertise will be pivotal in conducting studies, integrating, enhancing, and supporting cutting-edge power systems applications essential for the efficient operation of the grid. You will serve as a subject matter expert in the design, engineering, and testing of market software, including Real-Time and Day-Ahead Market Applications, State Estimator (SE), Real-Time Contingency Analysis (RTCA), Dispatcher Load Flow, Voltage Stability Application (VSA), and Dynamic Stability Application (DSA) software. Your proactive approach will enable you to foresee, identify, and resolve engineering-related challenges, while also coordinating software modifications with internal departments and external vendors. Additionally, you will provide technical expertise and business rule support to various departments and external entities concerning reliability coordination and market operations. Your leadership will extend to various customer initiatives, including but not limited to the Energy Imbalance Market (EIM), Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM), and Reliability Coordination (RC).Key Responsibilities:Oversee functional testing of existing applications and newly added features in the Day-Ahead/Real-Time Market, Market Quality Solutions, and Transmission Network Applications.Provide operational support across day-ahead, hour-ahead, and real-time desks while offering training and guidance to on-call staff.Proactively identify and troubleshoot engineering-related issues, leveraging your knowledge of policy issues and related matters.Maintain current applications, analyze system errors from various perspectives, and collaborate with team members to identify root causes.Enhance, improve, and support Day-Ahead Market (DAM), Real-Time Market, and Market Quality Services (MQS) applications.Lead the design, testing, and documentation of user training and associated activities as needed.

As a Market Development Analyst at the California Independent System Operator (ISO), you will play a pivotal role in driving data-centric policy decisions and market design initiatives. Reporting to the Manager, you will harness advanced analytics to dissect extensive energy market datasets, unveiling trends and insights that inform critical business strategies. Your contributions will be vital in shaping market structures and ensuring that policy and software frameworks deliver desirable outcomes. You will employ optimization methodologies to evaluate market solutions and model formulations, while also utilizing data science techniques for both predictive and descriptive analysis across energy markets, reliability services, pricing, and performance evaluation.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement data science algorithms for predictive analytics, aiding in the successful formulation of market designs and policies. Conduct descriptive analytics of energy markets, covering day-ahead and real-time services, as well as operational performance metrics. Innovate and deploy business solutions including new market products and constraints.Assist in the computation of default energy bid (DEB) calculations and commitment costs, conducting complex analyses to ensure input accuracy and bid calculations, ultimately impacting market outcomes. Utilize engineering principles and production cost modeling to assess market participant requests and analyze resource operational characteristics.Monitor and report on market efficiency and effectiveness, detecting emerging trends such as price fluctuations and identifying root causes of design gaps. Develop long-term market metrics and create interactive dashboards to visualize insights and trends.Engage collaboratively in cross-functional teams, working alongside market participants, regulators, and stakeholders to foster a robust market environment.

The Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer role at California Independent System Operator centers on maintaining high standards for software reliability. This position is based in Folsom and follows a hybrid work model. Role overview This role focuses on testing and validating software products to support the organization’s work in power systems and market technology. The Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer plays a key part in identifying issues, verifying fixes, and helping deliver dependable software solutions. What you will do Conduct comprehensive testing of software products before release Validate new features and updates to ensure they meet quality standards Help maintain the organization’s commitment to excellence in technology Requirements Experience in software quality assurance or a related field Strong understanding of testing and validation processes Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment in Folsom

In this role, you will work under the guidance of the Manager to assist in developing power system forecasts for the California ISO and EIM system loads. Your responsibilities will include renewable resource forecasting, addressing uncertainty requirements, and analyzing ancillary services. You will interpret Numerical Weather Prediction Models to align forecasted data with the daily operational needs of the ISO/EIM, ensuring accurate renewable and load forecasting. Additionally, you will contribute to enhancing data collection and neural network modeling aimed at continuous improvement of forecasting accuracy at the ISO. You will also be responsible for tracking and registering new variable energy resources to streamline their onboarding process and will coordinate projects related to forecast accuracy testing and analysis.Key Responsibilities:Utilize statistical methods to gather and organize load, weather, and renewable resource data, interpreting various meteorological data to create critical short- and medium-range forecasts for the Bulk Electric System. Validate and enhance the accuracy of forecasts related to daily load, wind, solar, and distributed resources.Monitor and analyze forecasting results, including performance metrics and efficiency, while identifying emerging trends in forecast data. Engage in root cause analysis for forecast design gaps and provide analytical support to internal and external stakeholders.Optimize data collection procedures for demand, energy, weather, and economic data by analyzing historical and forecasted electric demand and generation trends. Maintain and analyze comprehensive databases containing pertinent data.Collaborate with senior staff to develop hypotheses aimed at improving the accuracy of load, renewable, and uncertainty forecasts. Leverage software to retrain neural network models and analyze the outcomes of various forecasting methods.

Why Join Us?At California ISO, we are pioneering the future of energy networks, and as an intern, your contributions can make a difference for millions who rely on electricity daily.Gain invaluable real-world experience that will propel your career in the energy sector. This is a paid internship lasting 10-12 weeks during the summer of 2026.Engage in stimulating and challenging projects that will expand your skill set.Network with our CEO and the Executive team, gaining insights into leadership in the energy sector.Attend seminars on cutting-edge topics in the energy industry, including renewables, electric vehicles, and microgrids.Participate in social events with fellow interns.For local candidates, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of our LEED-certified campus in Folsom, California, while collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry.Your ResponsibilitiesIntern assignments may include:Developing software tools to support the dependable operation of the Grid and energy markets, providing insights into smart grid technologies and renewable resources.Conducting data validation and user acceptance testing (UAT), scheduling, and monitoring processes integral to energy market settlement statements and invoices.Creating enterprise-wide systems integration mappings, collaborating with IT Architects, UML Modelers, and QA Leads.Contributing technical content and sample code for the ISO’s developer.caiso.com website.Documenting archiving solutions for emerging technologies and developing automation solutions.Maintaining Oracle Database/Storage task queues, creating automation scripts, and generating capacity reports.Executing projects aimed at streamlining processes, enhancing transparency, and boosting departmental capabilities across the organization.

Join the California Independent System Operator (ISO) as a Lead Operations Implementation Specialist where you will leverage your power grid expertise to enhance operational preparedness for System Operations. Under the guidance of the Manager, you will spearhead change initiatives and projects that directly affect System Operators. Your role will encompass requirements analysis, user interface design feedback, user acceptance testing, procedure development, and the creation and delivery of training programs. You will lead cross-functional teams to drive process improvements ensuring operational readiness while mentoring less experienced staff. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Act as a departmental representative and lead intricate change initiatives impacting Power Grid Operations, including PMO projects, transmission/generation changes, and process modifications. Utilize your expertise in System Operations to evaluate the impacts on processes, job tasks, procedures, and technology systems, ensuring compliance with reliability and tariff standards.Oversee the development and review of user requirements, user-interface designs, and acceptance testing to enhance operational procedures in compliance with regulatory mandates.Design and deliver training programs for Power Grid Operations personnel, ensuring adherence to reliability standards and the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) methodology.Identify improvement opportunities within the Power Grid Operations department and lead initiatives for control room modernization and process enhancements. Champion operational readiness and collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote efficiency and continuous improvement.Manage daily work assignments and mentor staff to optimize team performance, while identifying staffing needs.

Lead Spanish TeacherGuidepost Montessori – Folsom, CA Role overview Guidepost Montessori is hiring a Lead Spanish Teacher to work with children ages 2–6 in a Montessori preschool setting. The focus is on nurturing independence, curiosity, and confidence by providing individualized support in a carefully prepared classroom environment. Key responsibilities Observe and understand each child’s physical, intellectual, and emotional development. Maintain an organized, welcoming classroom that encourages focus and self-direction. Help children build self-confidence and independence in daily activities. Present lessons individually and in small groups, covering practical life, literacy, math, and other core subjects. Develop respectful, supportive relationships with children and their families. Communicate and collaborate with parents to support each child’s growth. Lead the classroom with warmth, professionalism, and intention. Montessori classroom environment Guidepost Children’s House classrooms are equipped with high-quality Montessori materials and designed for order, beauty, and accessibility. The space supports both independent and group learning, helping children develop practical abilities and confidence. Child-sized furniture and open floor space for flexible activities. Materials for practical life skills such as sweeping, food preparation, and classroom care. Curriculum elements that foster independence in dressing, eating, and self-care. Hands-on resources for literacy, math, science, and cultural learning. Low shelves and accessible materials to encourage self-directed learning. Guidepost Montessori values educators who are committed to early childhood education and want to lead a classroom where independence and joy are at the center of each day.

Help shape the foundational learning experiences of young children. At Guidepost Montessori, our Lead Infant Teachers cultivate peaceful and nurturing classrooms where infants are seen as capable individuals from day one.If you have a passion for early childhood development and wish to lead a carefully crafted environment that nurtures independence, movement, and exploration, we are eager to meet you.As a Lead Infant Teacher, you will guide a mixed-age classroom of infants (ages 0–3) within a Montessori framework specifically designed to foster each child's natural development.In the Montessori environment, the classroom and the teacher work in harmony to inspire independence, curiosity, and confidence. You will meticulously prepare the classroom, observe each infant attentively, and provide personalized care that respects their individual rhythms and needs.Your most significant role will be to help infants cultivate trust in themselves and their surroundings, laying a solid foundation for lifelong learning.Your ResponsibilitiesObserve each child to support their physical, emotional, and cognitive growth.Honor and accommodate each child's natural rhythms regarding sleep, feeding, and toileting.Create and maintain a beautifully organized environment that encourages trust, movement, and exploration.Foster independence by inviting children to engage in care activities.Build meaningful relationships with children and their families.Collaborate closely with parents to facilitate each child's development.Lead and work alongside classroom team members to establish a strong, respectful community.The Montessori Prepared EnvironmentEvery Guidepost infant classroom is equipped with high-quality Montessori materials and intentionally designed to promote movement, exploration, and independence.Our infant environments feature:Open spaces for movement and exploration.Child-sized furniture and materials.A curriculum that encourages independence in feeding, dressing, and toileting.Scientifically designed tools for developing fine and gross motor skills.Natural elements such as live plants, cozy rugs, and abundant sunlight.Beautiful, non-toxic materials made of wood and metal instead of plastic.Opportunities for climbing, crawling, and discovery without restrictive devices.What We SeekInterest in and passion for early childhood education.Experience in a Montessori environment is a plus.Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.Commitment to creating an inclusive and nurturing environment.

Join our dynamic team as a Software Automation Developer where you will play a key role in enhancing our automation solutions. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about software development and automation processes.You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying automation scripts and tools that will streamline operations and improve efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and implement innovative solutions.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) to join our dynamic team at Sonsoft Inc. In this role, you will play a critical part in developing and implementing innovative solutions using Pega technology, ensuring high-quality standards and best practices are maintained.The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Pega systems and a passion for delivering exceptional results. You will collaborate closely with clients and team members to design and implement applications that meet business needs.

Join Voyager Technologies and Shape the Future!Voyager Technologies Inc. is at the forefront of defense, national security, and space technology, dedicated to developing and delivering transformative solutions that address critical missions. We face complex challenges head-on to drive human progress, enhance national security, and safeguard vital assets in the ongoing pursuit of technological and operational excellence from the ground to space.At Voyager, we're building a future that protects lives, expands horizons, and prepares us for the challenges ahead. If you're driven by innovation, eager to solve problems, and ready to lead, you might just be the person we’re looking for. Our team is made up of doers, thinkers, and builders who are united by a common purpose.Join our vibrant culture where creativity flourishes, curiosity is cherished, and your impact is tangible. Together, we’re forging a future that is bigger than any individual, and we need passionate individuals like you to help us achieve our mission.

Join our dynamic team at Sonsoft Inc. as a Pega-LBA Developer, where you will play an integral role in delivering innovative solutions using Pega technology. Leveraging your expertise, you'll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement robust applications that enhance our clients' operational efficiency.

Ignite curiosity. Foster independence. Cultivate a lifelong passion for learning. At Guidepost Montessori, our Lead Children’s House Guides empower children aged 3-6 to evolve into confident, capable learners through thoughtfully designed environments and respectful, individualized guidance. If you’re enthusiastic about early childhood education and eager to lead a classroom where independence and joy flourish, we invite you to connect with us. Your Role As a Lead Children’s House Guide, you will oversee a mixed-age preschool classroom in a Montessori setting focused on nurturing concentration, confidence, and profound learning. Montessori educators meticulously prepare their classrooms to ignite curiosity and independence. Through attentive observation, personalized lessons, and intentional communication, you’ll support each child’s academic, social, and emotional growth, meeting them at their level and guiding them forward. In Montessori classrooms, children have the freedom to select meaningful tasks, repeat activities until they achieve mastery, and take pride in their accomplishments. Your guidance will help every child enhance focus, build confidence, and develop a strong belief in their own abilities. What You’ll Do Observe each child closely to understand and support their physical, intellectual, and emotional development Prepare and maintain a beautiful, organized classroom that promotes concentration and independence Encourage self-reliance by assisting children in learning to “do it themselves” Deliver individualized and small-group lessons in practical life skills, literacy, math, and beyond Establish strong, respectful relationships with children and their families Communicate and collaborate with parents to support each child's growth Lead your classroom with warmth, professionalism, and purpose The Montessori Prepared Environment Every Guidepost Children’s House classroom is fully equipped with high-quality Montessori materials and designed around the principles of beauty, order, and accessibility. A Guidepost Children’s House environment includes: Child-sized furniture and ample floor space for independent and small-group work Practical life materials for sweeping, food preparation, table setting, and environmental care A curriculum that fosters independence in dressing, feeding, and self-care Hands-on materials for literacy, math, science, and cultural studies

We are in search of a talented and experienced Web Application Developer to join our team and support enhancement requests within the IT PCP Service using the Service Now IT Service Management tool. The primary responsibilities will involve evaluating business needs and designing robust, scalable application architectures.Essential qualifications include a solid understanding of design patterns and a working knowledge of Windows environments. The ideal candidate should possess a strong grasp of Database Management System (DBMS) concepts from an application development standpoint, along with experience in relational databases and SQL development.