Engineer Development Program - Entry Level Power Engineer

NextGenEnergyJobs; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ERCOT is seeking a Power Systems Modeling Analyst to analyze transmission network data and develop accurate power system models. You will work with load flow and other analysis software to support network operations, validate databases, and maintain data exchange interfaces.

The role involves coordinating with ERCOT teams, reviewing model changes, and contributing to protocol and guide updates to ensure model accuracy and reliability in the Texas wholesale market.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent planning and decision-making skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes transmission network data and models.
• Works with load flow and other analysis software to build accurate power system models.
• Validates databases and tests models and provided power flows.
• Maintains database infrastructure and data exchange interfaces.
• Represents ERCOT at the ISO level and coordinates with data groups.
• Reviews and updates protocols, guides, and modeling procedures.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analysis

Planning

Decision-making

Quality

Communication

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes transmission network data including Transmission Element parameters. Work closely with ERCOT System Operations, System Operations Support, Market Operating Services Support, Client Services and Metering
• Works with load flow and other analysis software to provide accurate power system models and associated cases
• Supports detailed model changes delivered by Network Operations Model Change Requests (NOMCRs) to maintain an accurate Network Operations Model and other models contained within the ERCOT modeling system
• Validates the database and test the models and associated power flows
• Maintains and supports database infrastructure, model data exchange interfaces, and data export formats
• Represents the ERCOT ISO at the ERCOT level
• Coordinates and works with the NDSWG (Network Data Support Working Group) members on data exchange and transmission network model maintenance via the NOMCR process
• Reviews and develops methods to increase model accuracy including data comparisons and validity checks
• Reviews Contingencies, Special Protection Systems, Remedial Action Plans, Mitigation Action Plans, Outages, and other issues that possibly affect models
• Reviews, drafts, and presents changes to the Protocols, Guides, procedures, and other supporting ERCOT documents relative to modeling.
• Develops, enhances, and maintains reports associated with Protocol and Guide compliance criteria
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Functional/Technical Skills
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Planning
• Decision-making/Judgment
• Quality
• Communication (Verbal, Written & Presentation Skills)