Junior Power Systems & Grid Engineer in Training

Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) offers the GDP program to train entry-level Power System and Computer Engineers in grid and market solutions. You will gain hands-on experience with EMS/MMS, SCADA, and vendor products, through mentoring and field assignments in Taylor, TX.

The program emphasizes SDLC, programming across multiple languages, and exposure to IT services and operations. A degree in engineering or CS is required, with power systems coursework highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Master's in Power Systems is preferred.
• No minimum work experience beyond degree requirements.
• Internship in the power industry is preferred.
• Coursework in Power Systems is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Engineering Support for Grid Applications including Power Flow, State Estimator, and others.
• Provide Engineering Support for Market Applications such as SCED, DAM, RUC, CRR, QSE Training.
• Design, code, test, and implement modifications to Grid and Market applications per SDLC.
• Install, configure, and support grid and market products from major vendors.

Skills

Angular

React

JavaScript

C++

Python

Shell scripting

PL/SQL

Java

XML

APIs

Education

Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science (Required)

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred)

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

Windows

Linux

Job description

Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) offers the GDP program to train entry-level Power System and Computer Engineers in grid and market solutions. You will gain hands-on experience with EMS/MMS, SCADA, and vendor products, through mentoring and field assignments in Taylor, TX.

The program emphasizes SDLC, programming across multiple languages, and exposure to IT services and operations. A degree in engineering or CS is required, with power systems coursework highly preferred.