Jobs at ERCOT

Lead and perform large-scale dynamic stability studies assessing generator, inverter-based, and large load behavior. Develop and validate dynamic models, analyze simulations, identify reliability risks, recommend mitigations, build automation tools (Python), support NERC/ ERCOT planning requirements, produce technical reports, and mentor engineers while collaborating with stakeholders and TSPs.

Lead engineering support for real-time electric grid operations, performing system modeling, studies, and analytics (frequency control, resources, storage, IRR). Develop tools, tune EMS functions, ensure NERC/ERCOT compliance, collaborate with market participants on protocol and guide revisions, mentor junior engineers, and support implementation of system changes to enhance grid reliability.

Provide paralegal support to corporate governance and regulatory attorneys: prepare pleadings and filings, manage PUC filings and ADR case administration, support Board and committee materials and meetings, administer membership processes, perform factual/legal research, manage case files and eDiscovery reviews, and coordinate with internal teams and outside counsel.

Lead development and execution of system testing strategies and test plans for releases. Create and maintain automated test frameworks and suites, prepare test data/environments, estimate testing effort, coordinate stakeholders, perform integration/regression/performance testing, document defects, and ensure QA standards and timelines are met.

The Project Manager Lead oversees technical and business projects, ensuring compliance with goals, schedules, and budgets while providing guidance to team members.

12-month rotational program training entry-level candidates to become technical liaisons for ERCOT market participants. Responsibilities include learning market systems and rules, analyzing operational scenarios and data, supporting onboarding and settlement disputes, creating documentation and training, contributing to system/process improvements, and completing a capstone project demonstrating applied market and technical knowledge.

Coordinate and maintain market training schedules, manage LMS functions, handle logistics for classroom and virtual events, communicate with market participants, monitor market rule changes impacting content, maintain training records and websites, generate participation reports, and support continuous improvement using emerging technologies.

12-month rotational program training entry-level candidates in ERCOT market systems, protocols, and grid operations. Analyze operational scenarios and data, support Market Participant onboarding and settlements, produce documentation and training, contribute to system/process improvements, and complete a capstone project demonstrating technical problem-solving and market operations understanding.

This role ensures governance and stability of test environments and data management, overseeing their lifecycle and compliance with quality standards. Responsibilities include data integrity, collaboration with IT teams, environment readiness, and process improvements while managing staff and communicating with stakeholders.

Manage the Energy Demand Management team, oversee demand response initiatives, prepare budgets, and ensure ERCOT supports existing markets and new developments.

The Principal Commercial Operations role leads ERCOT's wholesale market design, advanced analysis, regulatory engagements, and cross-functional initiatives, ensuring market efficiency and reliability.

Provides electrical engineering analysis and technical support for electric power system planning. Develops tools, performs studies, analyzes results, and reports findings. Acts as a subject matter expert and mentors junior staff.

The Outage Coordinator Sr. at ERCOT manages system outages, analyzes requests, and coordinates with transmission personnel to ensure reliability and compliance. This role involves mentoring, developing outage plans, preparing reports, and collaborating with engineering teams for optimal system performance.

The Web Content Manager oversees ERCOT's digital presence by managing web content, conducting audits, analyzing site metrics, and supporting branding initiatives. Responsibilities include training staff on CMS, creating graphics, designing presentations, managing social media posts, and collaborating across departments to enhance site design and user experience.

Provide power system planning and operational analysis including steady-state, dynamic stability, and electromagnetic transient studies. Develop models, automation tools, and reports; lead complex studies; advise stakeholders; mentor staff; and represent ERCOT with market participants and regulators to resolve system issues and recommend solutions.

As a Senior Planning Engineer, you'll analyze and design power system stability, run simulations, mentor junior staff, and make independent technical decisions. You'll also collaborate with stakeholders and ensure accurate reporting.

The Release Analyst coordinates release planning and execution, manages CI/CD pipelines, enforces security compliance, and drives performance metrics for infrastructure and application releases.

Design, develop, test, and integrate wholesale electric market and web UI applications (MMS, DAM, RUC, SCED, CRR). Build optimization solvers (CPLEX/AMPL), automate CI/CD pipelines, perform root-cause analysis, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior developers while ensuring SDLC and architecture compliance.

The Grid Analysis engineer conducts power-flow simulations, evaluates infrastructure reliability, and implements improvements for the electric grid, mentoring junior staff.

The Planning Engineer Lead provides technical support, engineering analysis, and system modeling for the electric power grid, while also mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with other departments for system improvements.