Hybrid Power Systems Interconnection Engineer

ERCOT; Taylor (TX); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommute up to 3 days/week

Job summary

ERCOT is seeking an experienced Power System Engineer to lead the interconnection process for generation and energy storage resources, from initial application through commercial operation. The role ensures reliability and compliance with NERC and ERCOT standards while collaborating across departments and market participants.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems and brings about eight years in related roles within the electric utility sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering.
• Eight (8) years of experience as Power System Engineer, Power System Applications Engineer, Operations Engineer, Operations Supervisor or closely related position.
• The required experience must have involved power systems engineering or power systems application development in or for the electric utility industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage the integration of generation and energy storage resources through the entire generation interconnection process from the initial application to the approval for commercial operations.
• Ensure interconnection of power generation and energy storage resources maintains ERCOT grid reliability and complies with NERC reliability standards, ERCOT protocols, Planning Guide and Operating Guides.
• Work with ERCOT System Operations, Market Operating Services Support, Client Services, Network Modeling, System Planning and Metering to resolve issues.
• Review and approve FIS scope, steady-state, short circuit, facility study reports and SGIA; review modeling data for all interconnection phases.
• Develop and maintain tools that automate the studies, reviews, and other processes; draft and present protocol updates and training materials.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering

Job description

ERCOT is seeking an experienced Power System Engineer to lead the interconnection process for generation and energy storage resources, from initial application through commercial operation. The role ensures reliability and compliance with NERC and ERCOT standards while collaborating across departments and market participants.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems and brings about eight years in related roles within the electric utility sector.