Regional Transmission Planning Lead

Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is seeking a senior leader to oversee Independent Reviews of transmission system upgrades and related analyses. The role includes mentoring engineers, coordinating cross‑functional efforts, and communicating results to stakeholders.

The position requires extensive experience in power systems, familiarity with NERC standards, and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering. PE preferred; salary range reflects Texas market.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience and 1 year in a leadership role preferred
• Prefer experience programming and developing simulation automation tools (e.g. Python)
• Prefer experience with transmission planning processes and familiarity with NERC reliability standards

Responsibilities

• Leads a team that develops ERCOT Independent Reviews of transmission system upgrades costing from $50M to $1B+; coordinates analyses and stakeholder reviews
• Oversees steady-state power flow contingency analyses
• Serves as a recognized technical expert for the department internally and externally
• Provides on-the-job training, mentoring, or oversight of engineers/analysts
• Responds to executive and management inquiries and special reporting requests
• Responds to NSO requests and ensures complete evaluation of potential System Reliability Need and exit strategies for RMR contracts
• Collaborates with other ERCOT departments to implement system changes
• Communicates results to stakeholders and management, ensuring compliance with requirements
• Examines processes to identify efficiency improvements within the department
• Serves as department representative on cross-functional teams
• Acts as QA and best-practices resource inside and outside the department
• Builds strong professional relationships internally and externally
• Networks with key contacts in the electric utility industry
• Leads projects and audits as assigned by management
• May prepare reports/presentations to stakeholder bodies and regulators including ERCOT Board testimony

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is seeking a senior leader to oversee Independent Reviews of transmission system upgrades and related analyses. The role includes mentoring engineers, coordinating cross‑functional efforts, and communicating results to stakeholders.

The position requires extensive experience in power systems, familiarity with NERC standards, and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering. PE preferred; salary range reflects Texas market.