Senior Grid Interconnection Engineer – Large Loads

Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

ERCOT in Taylor, TX, is seeking an Engineer to manage the interconnection process for stand-alone Large Loads and co-located projects from initial application through energization and commercial operation. The role requires coordinating reviews, security studies, and compliance with ERCOT protocols.

The position emphasizes developing dashboards and tools to reliably integrate large loads, collaborating with operations, planning, and market teams, and contributing to NERC and ERCOT standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Required).
• Ability to communicate effectively (Required).
• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint experience (Required).

Responsibilities

• Manage interconnection process for stand-alone Large Loads and co-located projects from initial application through energization and approval for commercial operation.
• Review co-located project interconnection and FIS applications; review Reactive Study reports and SGIA.
• Perform powerflow and security screening studies to assess reliability of interconnection.
• Review commissioning data for co-located Resources/ESRs and modeling data for planning and operations.
• Ensure compliance with NERC Reliability Standards and ERCOT protocols; support periodic testing of resources.
• Develop tools, dashboards, policies, and procedures to ensure reliable integration of large loads and co-located resources.

Skills

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Coding

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Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

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Job description

ERCOT in Taylor, TX, is seeking an Engineer to manage the interconnection process for stand-alone Large Loads and co-located projects from initial application through energization and commercial operation. The role requires coordinating reviews, security studies, and compliance with ERCOT protocols.

The position emphasizes developing dashboards and tools to reliably integrate large loads, collaborating with operations, planning, and market teams, and contributing to NERC and ERCOT standards