Dynamic Studies Lead: System Planning & Stability

Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

ERCOT seeks a Supervisor, Dynamic Studies - System Planning to lead a team performing system-wide dynamic stability assessments for the transmission planning horizon. You will ensure compliance with NERC Reliability Standards, ERCOT Protocols, and Planning Guides while coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver robust planning studies.

Responsibilities include hiring, coaching, and developing engineers, guiding EMT/PSSE/PSCAD studies, and providing technical analysis

Qualifications

• 5+ years in planning or system operations with emphasis on dynamic stability.
• Strong knowledge of power system dynamics and modeling, including inverter-based resources and large load.
• Experience with PSSE, TSAT, or PSCAD dynamic simulation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team conducting dynamic stability studies and EMT analyses for planning horizons.
• Ensure compliance with NERC standards and ERCOT protocols in all studies.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to standardize modeling practices.
• Provide technical analysis and reports on planning studies for transmission solutions.

Skills

Power system dynamics

Modeling expertise

Leadership & coaching

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

TSAT

PSCAD

Job description

ERCOT seeks a Supervisor, Dynamic Studies - System Planning to lead a team performing system-wide dynamic stability assessments for the transmission planning horizon. You will ensure compliance with NERC Reliability Standards, ERCOT Protocols, and Planning Guides while coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver robust planning studies.

Responsibilities include hiring, coaching, and developing engineers, guiding EMT/PSSE/PSCAD studies, and providing technical analysis