At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.
ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.
WORKSITE:
2705 West Lake Drive, Taylor, Texas, 76574, United States
JOB DUTIES:
Perform software development for suite of Wholesale Electric Market Applications and Web-based User Interfaces. Develop software for Market Management Systems (MMS) applications such as Day-Ahead Market (DAM), Reliability Unit Commitment (RUC), Ancillary Service Market, Security Constraint Economics Dispatch (SCED), CIM Importer, Market Submissions, APIs, MMS database interfaces, Market Simulator, Outage Scheduler (OS), User Interfaces (UI) and Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR) Applications. Adhere to software development life cycle (SDLC) processes that includes performing testing and validation of Market Applications and UI changes to deliver quality software. Organize and coordinate the planning, design and architect phases of GMS Market and UI product software development and the integration of applications across the business. Develop enterprise-level applications and custom integration solutions. Conduct all phases of product software development lifecycle, including the analysis, design, test and integration of products for suite of Wholesale Electric Market Applications and Web-based User Interfaces, including MMS applications such as Day-Ahead Market (DAM), Reliability Unit Commitment (RUC), Ancillary Service Market, Security Constraint Economics Dispatch (SCED), CIM Importer, Market Submissions, APIs, MMS database interfaces, Market Simulator, Outage Scheduler (OS), User Interfaces (UI) and Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR) Applications. Identify issues in MMS & CRR Model data modeling to meet market applications CIM model related requirements. Perform testing and validation of Market Applications and User Interface changes to deliver quality software to customers. Perform root cause analysis of issues. Automate software development processes using Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) tools such as Bitbucket. Design and develop market applications optimization solvers CPLEX/AMPL models to incorporate various constraints. Design and develop enhancements to market systems integration layers. Perform code reviews and approve code changes developed by other developers. Advise and guide ERCOT Grid and Market Operations regarding GMS market applications, processes, and tools. Adhere to software development life cycle (SDLC) standards and change management process and comply with ERCOT architectural standards. Serve as subject-matter expert. Mentor and train lower-level developers as needed. May telecommute up to 3 days per week from within the state of Texas.
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of experience as Application Engineer or Application Developer.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The required five (5) years of experience as Application Engineer or Application Developer must have included Energy Management Systems (Power Systems) for the electric utility industry.
OTHER:
May telecommute up to 3 days per week from within the state of Texas. #LI-DNP
OFFERED WAGE: $163,550.00 - $185,571.00 per year
ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.
Are you an ERCOT Employee? If so please log in to Workday to apply.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field
- Five (5) years experience as an Application Engineer or Application Developer
- Five (5) years experience must include Energy Management Systems (Power Systems) for the electric utility industry
- Experience with Market Management Systems (MMS) and wholesale market applications (DAM, RUC, SCED, CRR)
- Experience designing and developing optimization solvers using CPLEX and AMPL
- Experience with CI/CD automation and source control tools such as Bitbucket
- Experience developing and integrating APIs and MMS database interfaces
- Ability to perform testing/validation, root cause analysis, code reviews, and mentor junior developers
What We Do
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 27 million Texas customers - representing about 90 percent of the state's electric load. As the independent system operator (ISO) for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more than 54,100 miles of transmission lines and 1,250+ generation units, including Private Use Networks. ERCOT also performs financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers retail switching for 8 million premises in competitive choice areas. ERCOT is a membership-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature. ERCOT's members include consumers, cooperatives, generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers), and municipal-owned electric utilities.
