Senior Power Systems Engineer - Hybrid/Remote

Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) seeks an experienced Senior Engineer to analyze and review transmission system performance, inverter-based and conventional resources during power events.

You will coordinate with Generation Resources and Transmission owners to analyze PMU/DFR data, develop tools, and report findings. Role requires independent work and collaboration with internal/external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Senior level engineer with 5+ years in power system engineering.
• Familiarity with the electric utility industry.
• PE Professional Engineer certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learns how to use and develop software tools, processes, and procedures that enhance system reliability and departmental/organizational efficiencies
• Participates in multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and perform studies
• May provide on the job training or help oversee the work of other engineers/analysts
• May act as mentor and advisor to less experienced engineers/analysts
• Typically works independently on assignments and projects
• Participates with other ERCOT departments to select and implement system changes as needed
• May coordinate, provide presentations and participate in stakeholder meetings with ERCOT personnel, Market Participants and industry Regulatory agencies
• Fosters and leverages strong working relationships with team and other internal departments
• Demonstrates skills as an expert user of power system software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and database programs
• Maintains knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices
• Performs all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures
• Understands and applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and ERCOT’s culture
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Impact is generally limited to specific assignments or projects
• May respond to inquiries and/or provide assistance and/or guidance to lower-level workers

Skills

Power systems engineering

Data analysis

SQL

SCADA/PMU/DFR data

Power system software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Power flow software

SCADA

PMU/DFR data

Job description

Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) seeks an experienced Senior Engineer to analyze and review transmission system performance, inverter-based and conventional resources during power events.

You will coordinate with Generation Resources and Transmission owners to analyze PMU/DFR data, develop tools, and report findings. Role requires independent work and collaboration with internal/external stakeholders.