Power System Engineer: Grid Planning & Analysis

ERCOT; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

ERCOT in Texas is seeking a power system engineer to contribute to the planning and reliability of the state’s electric grid. You will perform steady-state and dynamic analyses, develop production cost models, and collaborate across teams to improve planning processes and market design inputs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with Level 2–3 experience in power systems. Preference is given to candidates with utility industry exposure and scripting skills such as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.
• Level 2 requires 1+ year experience; Level 3 requires 3+ years in power systems.
• Experience in the electric utility industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform steady-state and dynamic contingency analyses using PSSE/VSAT/TSAT/Powerworld.
• Design and perform production cost modeling studies (UPLAN) for economic planning.
• Assist in reliability improvements and market/protocol design input.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to support studies and tool development.
• Support transmission planning analyses and implementation of system changes.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PSSE

VSAT

TSAT

Powerworld

PSCAD

Python

Job description

ERCOT in Texas is seeking a power system engineer to contribute to the planning and reliability of the state’s electric grid. You will perform steady-state and dynamic analyses, develop production cost models, and collaborate across teams to improve planning processes and market design inputs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with Level 2–3 experience in power systems. Preference is given to candidates with utility industry exposure and scripting skills such as