Strategic Power Grid Planning Engineer

Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) seeks a Senior Engineer to provide engineering analysis and technical support for reliable operation of Texas’ electric grid in compliance with NERC Standards and ERCOT Protocols. The role develops models, tools, and studies, reporting findings to guide grid management.

You will act as a subject matter expert, lead complex studies, mentor engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders and other departments to advance grid reliability and efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Required).
• 5+ years of relevant experience (Senior Engineer).
• PE Professional Engineer (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical Subject Matter Expert for the department.
• Makes independent decisions except in instances of unusually complex engineering scenarios.
• Perform production cost simulation and power flow analysis to improve the reliability and efficiency of the future power grid.
• Works on the most complex engineering issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• 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.
• Lends professional expertise to guide projects and help teammates assigned by manager.
• Acts as mentor and advisor to less experienced engineers/analysts.
• Leads multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and perform studies.
• 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.

Skills

Power system software

Spreadsheet programs

Database programs

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) seeks a Senior Engineer to provide engineering analysis and technical support for reliable operation of Texas’ electric grid in compliance with NERC Standards and ERCOT Protocols. The role develops models, tools, and studies, reporting findings to guide grid management.

You will act as a subject matter expert, lead complex studies, mentor engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders and other departments to advance grid reliability and efficiency