GMS Development Program – Entry Level Power & Computer Engineer

Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Taylor (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long‑/short‑term disability insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) seeks talented individuals for an engineering position in Taylor, TX. This role will provide engineering support across Grid and Market applications while offering valuable experience in electric power systems engineering.

Successful candidates will ideally possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with coursework in Power Systems preferred. The job includes a mix of remote work and on-site requirements. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field is required.
• Focus or coursework in Power Systems is highly preferred.
• Previous internship in power industry or related project coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for Grid and Market applications.
• Design, code, test, and implement modifications to applications.
• Install, configure, and support grid and market products.

Skills

Problem Solving / Analysis

Planning

Decision‑making / Judgment

Quality

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Angular

JavaScript

C++

Python

Shell Scripting

PL/SQL

Java

XML

APIs

SQL Server

Oracle

Job description

Program Overview

ERCOT’s Grid & Market Solutions (GMS) Development Program (GDP) is a 12–16 month program designed to provide entry level and early career professionals with the skills necessary to be successful Power System and Computer Engineers. The program is based in the Grid & Market Solutions Department and offers experience in day‑to‑day work and instruction in the fundamentals of electric power systems engineering, grid and market applications, software programming, and IT service and operations management.

Job Duties

• Provide engineering support for a portfolio of Grid applications, including Power Flow, State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, Load Frequency Control, Dynamic Stability Analysis, Load Forecasting, and Operator Training Simulator (OTS).
• Provide engineering support for a portfolio of Market applications, including Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED), Day‑Ahead Market (DAM), Reliability Unit Commitment (RUC), Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR), and QSE Training Simulator.
• Design, code, test, validate, and implement modifications to Grid and Market applications while adhering to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes.
• Install, configure, and support leading grid and market products from global vendors such as GE, Hitachi, Siemens, Aveva, among others.

Topics Covered

• Fundamentals of Grid and Market Solutions that help run the Texas Power Grid and Wholesale Markets.
• Energy Management System (EMS) and Market Management System (MMS).
• Supervisory Controls and Data Acquisition (SCADA), IT services and operations management.
• Code utilizing programming languages and tools such as Angular, JavaScript, C++, Python, Shell Scripting, PL/SQL, Java, XML, APIs.
• Support applications on Windows/Linux operating systems.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), database support on SQL Server and Oracle, and business intelligence and analytics tools.

Job Competencies

• Problem Solving / Analysis
• Planning
• Decision‑making / Judgment
• Quality
• Communication (verbal, written, and presentation skills)

Experience

No minimum work experience required beyond degree requirements.

Preferred Experience

Previous internship in the power industry or power‑related project coursework in Power Systems.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (required). Focus or coursework in Power Systems highly preferred.
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (major in Power Systems preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Location

Employees will be required to be on‑site in Taylor, TX at a minimum of 2 days per week, or more, as needed. Remote work is required to be performed from a Texas residence. Employees may opt to work on‑site more than required or 100% of the time. Work arrangements are subject to business needs and may change accordingly.

Start Date

Target Start Date: Between June‑August 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Benefits

ERCOT offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, long‑/short‑term disability insurance, long‑term care insurance, Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan. Full‑time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following hire. 401(k) plans are available to help employees plan for the future.