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.
JOB DUTIES
- Designs and performs steady-state analyses using power flow models (Powerworld, PSSE, or VSAT).
- Performs Grid Reliability and Resiliency Assessment, extreme temperature assessment, and special studies to ensure the reliability of the ERCOT Transmission Grid.
- Supports ERCOT’s strategic initiatives from the planning perspective.
- Supports the development and implementation of new processes to adapt to the fast-evolving grid.
- Designs and performs production cost modeling (UPLAN) studies to accomplish economic transmission planning.
- Assists in providing market simulation/forecasting and transmission planning analyses to support other activities.
- Serves as a technical Subject Matter Expert for the department
- Makes independent decisions except in instances of unusually complex engineering scenarios
- Works on the most complex engineering issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Has the ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
- May coordinate, provide presentations and participate in stakeholder meetings with ERCOT personnel, Market Participants and industry Regulatory agencies
- Fosters and leverages strong working relationships with team and other internal departments
- Lends professional expertise to guide projects and help teammates assigned by manager
- Acts as mentor and advisor to less experienced engineers/analysts
- Leads multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and perform studies
- Demonstrates skills as an expert user of power system software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and database programs
- Maintains knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices
Work Experience
Engineer 3
- Minimum 3 years (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of progressively responsible experience as a power system engineer or similar type role.
- Experience within the electric utility industry preferred.
Senior Engineer
- Minimum 5 years experience as a power system engineer or similar type role within the electric utility industry
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or a combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with knowledge equivalent to a major in such fields.
Position is open to a level 3 or Senior Planning Engineer depending on experience of the candidate identified.
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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.
Expected Salary Range:
$99,111 - $168,446Top Skills
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.
