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.

Power System Engineer is responsible for coordinating the integration of generation and energy storage resources into the ERCOT System from the initial application for entry into the Generation Interconnection or Change Request (GINR) process to the approval for commercial operations. This responsibility will include performing security screening studies, reviewing and approving Full Interconnection Study (FIS) scope and study reports, review of the Standard Generation Interconnection Agreement (SGIA), review of compliance with ERCOT protocols and market rules, development and approval of modeling data for all phases of the interconnection, support for modeling the generation resource in the Network Model Management System (NMMS) model, Commissioning Plan review and Energization, Synchronization, and Commissioning checklist completion.

• Analyzes Generation element parameters
• Works closely with ERCOT System Operations, System Operations Support, Market Operating Services Support, Client Services, System Planning and Metering
• Creates detailed model changes delivered by Network Operations Model Change Requests (NOMCRs) to maintain an accurate Network Operations Model, Annual Planning and other models contained within the ERCOT modeling system
• Provides training and evaluation of members of the Engineering Development Program (EDP)
• Coordinates and works with the RIWG (Resource Integration Working Group) members on Resource Integration and interconnection issues
• Reviews new technology implementations that affect the model, suggesting and implementing methods to accurately model these technologies
• Reviews and develops methods to increase model accuracy including data comparisons and validity checks
• Reviews, drafts, and implements improvements to the modeling process
• Reviews, drafts, and presents: changes to the Protocols, Guides, procedures, training material for EDP and for Market Participants (MPs), and other supporting ERCOT documents relative to modeling
• Develops, enhances, and maintains reports associated with Protocol and Guide compliance criteria
• Provide comments and SME review of relevant NERC Standards up to and including participation on NERC Standard Drafting teams

Essential Job Duties and Tasks:

Level 1

• Works under the direction of a senior level engineer or supervisor/manager to complete departmental goals and assignments
• Performs all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures
• Learns how to use and develop software tools that enhance system reliability and departmental/organizational efficiencies
• Under direct supervision, participates in teams to obtain input, address comments and perform studies

EXPERIENCE

• No minimum work experience required in excess of degree requirements for a level 1 Engineer. Salary and level will be based on overall experience as determined by ERCOT.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience as a power system engineer or similar type role (Preferred)     
• Experience within the electric utility industry (Preferred)

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree : Electrical Engineering or related field(s) (Required)
• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

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

The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.  It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.  This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT.  Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time. #LI-Hybrid