Manager - Engineering - Batch Stability Studies

Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Taylor (TX); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Long-term care insurance

Flexible spending account

Retirement savings plan

401(k) plan

Job summary

Electric Reliability Council of Texas is seeking a Manager of Batch Stability Studies to oversee operations, guide process improvements, and steer strategy for a professional team. You will lead batch stability activities for Large Load Interconnection and coordinate rulemakings with the PUCT, while providing engineering analysis under NERC standards.

You will mentor staff, present findings to executives, collaborate across departments, and help develop business rules and budgeting input for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of related work experience, including 2 years in a leadership role.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in system planning, operations, or interconnection.
• Experience performing large-scale stability studies.
• Experience supporting transmission planning assessments.
• Familiarity with NERC reliability standards, particularly FAC-002 and TPL standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead batch stability activities for Large Load Interconnection and coordinate rulemakings at the PUCT.
• Provide engineering analysis and technical support for batch stability studies under NERC Standards, ERCOT Protocol, and Market Guides.
• Support team development through training and mentoring.
• Represent ERCOT in stakeholder forums, committees, and working groups.
• Hire, coach, train, and manage staff performance.
• Set departmental goals and priorities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments to implement batch studies per ERCOT requirements and NERC Standards.
• Coordinate input and review by technical subject-matter experts.
• Communicate technical concepts and deliver executive presentations.
• Collaborate with senior management on ERCOT initiatives.
• Develop and maintain business rules, policies, and processes; facilitate revision requests for Protocol and Market Guides.
• Provide input to budgeting and financial decisions that impact the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering analysis

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

ERCOT is the independent system operator for Texas, managing the electric grid and wholesale market for 27 million customers.

Job Summary

The Manager of Batch Stability Studies oversees operations, process improvements, and strategic direction for a professional team. Leads ERCOT’s batch stability activities for Large Load Interconnection (e.g., data centers, industrial loads) and related rulemakings.

Responsibilities

• Lead batch stability activities for Large Load Interconnection and coordinate rulemakings at the PUCT.
• Provide engineering analysis and technical support for batch stability studies pursuant to NERC Standards, ERCOT Protocol, and Market Guides.
• Support team development through training and mentoring.
• Represent ERCOT in stakeholder forums, committees, and working groups.
• Hire, coach, train, and manage staff performance.
• Set departmental goals and priorities.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional departments to implement batch studies based on ERCOT requirements and NERC Standards.
• Coordinate input and review by technical subject‑matter experts.
• Communicate technical concepts and deliver executive presentations.
• Collaborate with senior management on ERCOT initiatives.
• Develop and maintain business rules, policies, and processes; facilitate revision requests for Protocol and Market Guides.
• Provide input to budgeting and financial decisions that impact the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (required).
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 8 years of job‑related work experience, including 2 years in a leadership role.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in system planning, operations, or interconnection.
• Experience performing large‑scale stability studies.
• Experience supporting transmission planning assessments.
• Familiarity with NERC reliability standards, particularly FAC‑002 and TPL standards.

Location & Work Arrangements

Hybrid – on‑site in Taylor, TX 2–3 days per week; remaining time remote from Texas residence.

Salary

Expected salary range: $159,000 – $218,000.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long‑term care insurance, flexible spending account, retirement savings plan, and 401(k) plan.

EEO 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.