Lead Generation 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

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. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.

Worksite

2705 West Lake Drive, Taylor, Texas, 76574, United States

Job Duties

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 that the interconnection of power generation and energy storage resources are accomplished in a manner that maintains the reliability of the ERCOT electricity grid system and complies with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards, ERCOT protocols, ERCOT Planning Guide and ERCOT Operating Guides. Work closely with ERCOT System Operations, System Operations Support, Market Operating Services Support, Client Services, Network Modeling, System Planning and Metering. Review and process generation interconnection and full interconnection study (FIS) applications. Attend FIS kickoff meetings and communicate and work with Market Participants (MP) and other ERCOT departments to solve issues related to generation interconnection projects. Review and approve Reactive Study reports, FIS scope, Steady-state, short circuit, facility study reports, and SGIA. Review and approve modeling data for all phases of the interconnection process. Support Network Modeling to model the generation resource in the NMMS model. Review Commissioning Plan and Energization, Synchronization, and Commissioning checklists. Review commissioning testing data, including but not limited to AVR/PSS, and Reactive tests. Develop and maintain tools that automate the studies, reviews, and other processes. Review, draft, and implement improvements to the interconnection and modeling process. Review, draft, and present changes to the protocols, guides, procedures, and training materials for other engineers and MP. Review, draft, and/or present other supporting ERCOT documents related to modeling. Work closely with MP, including Interconnecting Entities (IE), Resource Entities (RE), Distribution Service Providers (DSP), and Transmission Service Providers (TSP). Perform security screening studies to determine first contingency incremental transfer capability for each interconnection request.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering.

Minimum Experience

Eight (8) years of experience as Power System Engineer, Power System Applications Engineer, Operations Engineer, Operations Supervisor or closely related position.

Special Requirements

The required experience must have involved power systems engineering or power systems application development in or for the electric utility industry.

Other

May telecommute up to three days per week from within the State of Texas.

OFFERED WAGE: $189,800.00 - $222,775.00 per year

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.