Grid Interconnection Engineer: Power Systems Specialist

Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) seeks engineers to manage generation interconnection processes from application to commercial operations, ensuring system reliability and compliance with NERC, ERCOT Protocols, and operating guides.

The roles span Engineer 1 through Engineer Lead, require a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field, and emphasize collaboration with MPs, IEs, REs, DSPs, and TSPs, with mentorship and tool development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience levels span Engineer 1 to Engineer Lead with increasing responsibility.
• Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards, ERCOT Protocols and Operating Guides.

Responsibilities

• Understand generation interconnection from application to commercial operation.
• Ensure reliability and compliance with NERC/ERCOT standards.
• Review and process interconnection applications and studies.
• Collaborate with MPs, IEs, REs, DSPs, and TSPs.
• Provide training/mentorship for engineers as needed.

Skills

Interconnection knowledge

NERC/ERCOT standards awareness

Collaborative teamwork

Mentorship/leadership

Process understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Modeling data tools

Job description

Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) seeks engineers to manage generation interconnection processes from application to commercial operations, ensuring system reliability and compliance with NERC, ERCOT Protocols, and operating guides.

The roles span Engineer 1 through Engineer Lead, require a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field, and emphasize collaboration with MPs, IEs, REs, DSPs, and TSPs, with mentorship and tool development.