ERCOT is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We accept and celebrate those that join us and recognize that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. A diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.
ERCOT offers the flexibility to work both in and out of the office within the state of Texas, providing our employees with an enhanced work life balance.
As a System Planning Engineer at ERCOT, you will enter a collaborative place to influence and shape the future design of the electric power grid while developing your engineering and leadership skills. Our world class system planning teams work creatively to perform steady-state and dynamic contingency analysis using the most advanced power flow models.
Description
Provides electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the planning and operations of the electric power system. Implements appropriate system modeling, develops tools and procedures to monitor and control the system, performs system stability assessment, analyzes simulated or actual operating results, develops solutions to current or future system stability issues, and appropriately reports findings and recommendations.
- Designs and performs steady-state analyses and dynamic contingency analyses using power system simulation models (PSSE, VSAT, or TSAT) under the direction of a senior level engineer or management.
- Runs appropriate scenarios and input variations to result in robust results, analyzes study accuracy and assigns confidence metrics, helps formulate conclusions and recommendations, prepares reports and presentations.
- Structures appropriate stability studies to determine the system operating limits.
- Assists in the preparation of study reports and procedures for ERCOT management, NERC, and other entities.
- Reviews stakeholder reports to ensure appropriate technical content and accuracy.
- Typically works independently on assignments and projects
- 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.
- 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.
- Experience within the electric utility industry preferred (REQUIRED for higher level positions)
- Experience as a power system engineer in a similar role preferred (REQUIRED for higher level positions)
- Experience performing large-scale dynamic stability analyses using power system simulation tools (PSSE and TSAT)
- Experience evaluating and updating power system dynamic models, especially inverter based resources (IBRs) models
- Experience programming and developing simulation automation tools (Python)
- Experience assisting in the development of improvements to transmission planning processes and familiarity with NERC reliability standards
- Experience with the Energy Management System (EMS)
WORK LOCATION:
- This position is Hybrid. Employees will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at least 2-3 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management
- On-site schedules are flexible or may be rotated based on business needs as determined by the Manager
- Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence.
- Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time
Expected Salary Range
$82,344 - $131,720
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