Market Operations Engineer

Jobtailor; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Texas is seeking a market-focused engineer to monitor, analyze, and improve ERCOT wholesale market operations and grid performance. You will produce reports, build data tools, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve daily market challenges.

The role emphasizes power engineering know-how, SQL/Excel proficiency, and Python-driven data analysis to support market participants and regulatory discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level I: Less than 2 years working experience in the electric utility industry
• Level II: Minimum 2 years working experience in the electric utility industry
• Level III: Minimum 3 years working experience in the electric utility industry
• Proficient with common business applications such as SQL, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong preference for Python skills, including data analysis, automation, or scripting experience
• Ability to perform essential functions proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze ERCOT's wholesale market; recommend design and system improvements
• Build and maintain expertise in the wholesale market and grid operations to support Market Participant needs
• Investigate and resolve issues in the wholesale market and grid operations, applying power engineering knowledge
• Generate and maintain market reports per protocol requirements
• Develop new tools and methods for data acquisition, reporting, and analysis
• Perform engineering studies using ERCOT network models to evaluate system conditions and events
• Test and validate changes to market applications
• Support management and senior staff in providing technical guidance to PUCT, industry groups, and stakeholders
• Attend stakeholder, industry, and PUCT meetings
• Address and help resolve Market Participant questions and disputes related to daily market and grid operations
• Build strong working relationships across internal departments
• Escalate issues to the Supervisor/Manager as needed

Skills

Wholesale market analysis

Power engineering knowledge

Python data analysis

SQL proficiency

Electric utility industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SQL

Excel

PowerPoint

ERCOT Network Models

Job description

• Monitor and analyze ERCOT's wholesale market; recommend design and system improvements
• Build and maintain expertise in the wholesale market and grid operations to support Market Participant needs
• Investigate and resolve issues in the wholesale market and grid operations, applying power engineering knowledge
• Generate and maintain market reports per protocol requirements
• Develop new tools and methods for data acquisition, reporting, and analysis
• Perform engineering studies using ERCOT network models to evaluate system conditions and events
• Test and validate changes to market applications
• Support management and senior staff in providing technical guidance to PUCT, industry groups, and stakeholders
• Attend stakeholder, industry, and PUCT meetings
• Address and help resolve Market Participant questions and disputes related to daily market and grid operations
• Build strong working relationships across internal departments
• Escalate issues to the Supervisor/Manager as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level I: Less than 2 years working experience in the electric utility industry
• Level II: Minimum 2 years working experience in the electric utility industryLevel III: Minimum 3 years working experience in the electric utility industry
• Proficient with common business applications such as SQL, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong preference for Python skills, including data analysis, automation, or scripting experience
• Ability to perform essential functions proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in wholesale market analysis and grid operations, utilizing power engineering knowledge to support market participants and resolve operational issues. Proficient in data acquisition, reporting, and analysis, with strong skills in Python, SQL, and Excel.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Wholesale Market Analysis
• Power Engineering Knowledge
• Python Data Analysis
• SQL Proficiency
• Electric Utility Industry Experience

Hard Skills

• Power Engineering
• Data Analysis
• Engineering Studies
• Market Reporting
• System Improvement Design

Soft Skills

• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Communication
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Electric Utility Industry
• Market Participant
• Grid Operations
• PUCT
• Stakeholder Meetings

Tools & Technologies

• SQL
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• ERCOT Network Models