Manager/Sr Manager - Grid Implementation

ERCOT; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 219,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

ERCOT in Taylor, TX is seeking a senior-level Grid Implementation lead to guide the team through analysis of upcoming grid changes and to develop mitigation strategies ensuring reliability. You will oversee planning and operation of the electric power system, mentor staff, and coordinate across ERCOT groups and committees.

The role requires Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred) with extensive experience and PE preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of job-related experience for Sr Manager, with 3+ years in a management role.
• Minimum 8 years of job-related experience for Manager, with 2+ years in a management role.
• PE Professional Engineer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day and strategic direction of the Grid Implementation team.
• Analyzes upcoming grid changes to identify reliability issues over seasons.
• Develops CMPs, GTCs, RASs, and EAPs to mitigate identified issues.
• Mentors junior staff and ensures proper modeling and analysis techniques.
• Represents ERCOT on committees and coordinates with internal groups.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree: Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s Degree: Electrical Engineering or related field

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.

ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.

JOB SUMMARY

Manages the day-to-day and strategic direction of the Grid Implementation team. Responsible for analysis of upcoming changes to the grid (energization of new loads, generation resources, and transmission equipment) in discrete stages over the next several seasons to identify potential reliability issues that may occur as these changes are implemented. Also responsible for the communication of those issues to impacted teams, and for the development of mitigations to ensure ongoing reliability. Responsible for the determination, development and review of thermal/cascading-related Generic Transmission Constraints (GTCs), Congestion Management Plans (CMPs), Remedial Action Schemes (RASs), and Extended Action Plans (EAPs).

Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for the planning and operation of the electric power system. Supervises analysis and system studies, ensures appropriate system modeling techniques are utilized; analyzes simulated or actual operating results; develops solutions to current or future system issues; develops tools and procedures; develops solutions to current or future system issues, and appropriately reports findings and recommendations. Serves as a mentor for junior staff.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

• Manages the day to day and strategic direction of the Grid Implementation team.
• Serves as bridge between planning and operations horizon from a grid improvements perspective.
• Assesses where new transmission constraints may occur due to load growth, change in generation resources and impacts of incremental transmission upgrades over the next several seasons prior to changes occurring.
• Works with other internal groups to develop appropriate study cases and tools for the appropriate study timeframe.
• Communicates and coordinates with TDSPs to gather and share input information, identify issues and potential solutions.
• As needed, develops CMPs, voltage and thermal-related GTCs required to mitigate identified reliability issues.
• Coordinates with other teams to identify need and implement localized contracts for capacity to resolve transmission reliability issues where appropriate.
• Leads annual review of CMPs.
• Responsible for review and implementation of EAPs.
• Responsible for reviews of proposed and existing RASs.
• Responsible for development of operating plans to promote the reliable and efficient use of the transmission system, including development and review of CMPs, RASs, EAPs.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for system performance standards and strategy for the ERCOT System.
• Maintains compliance with NERC Standards, ERCOT Protocols, Operating Guides and other binding documents, as appropriate, and supports revision process for assigned sections.
• Develops and sustains a high-level understanding of the competitive energy markets.
• Coordinates closely with other teams across System Planning, Operations and Grid Integration.
• Represents ERCOT on various ERO and ERCOT committees, subcommittees, working groups, and task forces.
• Responsible for hiring, coaching, training, and performance management of staff.
• Reviews and approves staff leave requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Sr Manager: Requires minimum 10 years job related work experience and 3 years in a management or leadership role in excess of degree requirements. Minimum years of job-related experience can include time in leadership roles.
• Manager: Requires minimum 8 years job related work experience and 2 years in a management or leadership role in excess of degree requirements. Minimum years of job-related experience can include time in leadership roles.

This role is open to both Manager and Sr Manager depending on the selected candidates experience for the role.

CERTIFICATION

• PE Professional Engineer (Preferred)

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree: Electrical Engineering or related field (Required)
• Master’s Degree: Electrical Engineering or related field (Preferred)
• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

WORK LOCATION – Taylor, TX:

• Employees will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at a minimum of 2 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management
• Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence.
• Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time

The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment‑at‑will rights at any time.

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.

Expected Salary Range:

$219,000 - $301,000