Supervisor - Large Generation Interconnections

ERCOT; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

ERCOT in Taylor, TX seeks a Supervisor, Large Generation Interconnections to lead a team of engineers responsible for coordinating interconnection and modelling of large Generation Resources into the ERCOT System. You will supervise staff, mentor engineers, and interact with Market Participants to ensure ERCOT requirements are met.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering (Master's preferred) and at least 5 years in transmission planning or related fields; on-site presence in Taylor two

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree: Engineering or related field (Required)
• Master’s Degree: Electrical Engineering or related field (Preferred)
• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required
• Requires minimum 5 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements
• Requires minimum 5 years of work experience in transmission planning/analysis, grid operations, network modelling, or a related field in excess of degree requirements
• Minimum years of job-related experience can include time in leadership roles
• 1 Year in a leadership role

Responsibilities

• Responsible for hiring, coaching, training, and performance management of staff
• Leads team responsible for coordinating the interconnection and modelling of large Generation Resources (10 MW and larger) into the ERCOT System
• Oversees review of ERCOT screening studies, Full Interconnection Study (FIS) scope and study approval, review of the Standard Generation Interconnection Agreement, protocol compliance review, development and approval of modelling data for all phases of the interconnection, support for Network Modeling for modelling the Generation Resource in the NMMS model, Commissioning Plan review and Part 1, 2, and 3 checklist completion and approval
• Interfaces with Market Participants and communicates ERCOT requirements
• Provides staff support to ROS working groups in development of planning databases (SSWG, SPWG, and DWG) and coordinate regular updates of these datasets
• Develops and maintains databases for Resource Entity modelling for existing and future resources to ensure consistency of similar data across multiple departments
• Supports development of new or revised models to reflect new technology or business processes
• Represents ERCOT in technical committees and subcommittees
• Represents ERCOT in state and national policy groups such as the North American Reliability Council (NERC) and the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB)
• May serve as expert witness on ERCOT generation interconnection matters
• Works proactively with upper management to plan and execute ERCOT’s mission and initiatives relating to generation interconnections
• Supervises a professional staff to accomplish the department’s mission
• Provides mentorship to and ensures development of professional staff
• Participates in development and administration of department budget and financial goals
• Assists in development and administration of department budget and financial goals
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Engineering

Transmission planning

Grid operations

Education

BachelorAs Degree in Engineering

MasterAs Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.

ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.

JOB SUMMARY

Supervisor, Large Generation Interconnections leads team of engineers responsible for coordinating the interconnection and modelling of large Generation Resources into the ERCOT System. Supports the development and maintenance of the interconnection process in response to adopted Protocol changes, new technologies, and ERCOT’s reliability needs. Interfaces with entities wishing to interconnect Generation Resources to the ERCOT system and communicates requirements. Supervises, mentors, and develops a professional staff and ensures team’s responsibilities are fulfilled. Provides information and expertise to upper management and may represent ERCOT in stakeholder groups and other external meetings.

JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for hiring, coaching, training, and performance management of staff
• Leads team responsible for coordinating the interconnection and modelling of large Generation Resources (10 MW and larger) into the ERCOT System
• Oversees review of ERCOT screening studies, Full Interconnection Study (FIS) scope and study approval, review of the Standard Generation Interconnection Agreement, protocol compliance review, development and approval of modelling data for all phases of the interconnection, support for Network Modeling for modelling the Generation Resource in the NMMS model, Commissioning Plan review and Part 1, 2, and 3 checklist completion and approval
• Interfaces with Market Participants and communicates ERCOT requirements
• Provides staff support to ROS working groups in development of planning databases (SSWG, SPWG, and DWG) and coordinate regular updates of these datasets
• Develops and maintains databases for Resource Entity modelling for existing and future resources to ensure consistency of similar data across multiple departments
• Supports development of new or revised models to reflect new technology or business processes
• Represents ERCOT in technical committees and subcommittees
• Provides staff support to ROS working groups in development of planning databases (SSWG, SPWG, and DWG) and coordinate regular updates of these datasets
• Represents ERCOT in state and national policy groups such as the North American Reliability Council (NERC) and the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB)
• May serve as expert witness on ERCOT generation interconnection matters
• Works proactively with upper management to plan and execute ERCOT’s mission and initiatives relating to generation interconnections
• Supervises a professional staff to accomplish the department’s mission
• Provides mentorship to and ensures development of professional staff
• Participates in development and administration of department budget and financial goals
• Assists in development and administration of department budget and financial goals
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree: Engineering or related field (Required)
• Master’s Degree: Electrical Engineering or related field (Preferred)
• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Requires minimum 5 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements
• Requires minimum 5 years of work experience in transmission planning/analysis, grid operations, network modelling, or a related field in excess of degree requirements
• Minimum years of job-related experience can include time in leadership roles

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• 1 Year in a leadership role

WORK LOCATION – Taylor, TX:

• Employees will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at minimum 2 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management
• On-site schedules are flexible or may be rotated based on business needs as determined by the Manager
• Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence.
• Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time

The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment‑at‑will rights at any time. #LI-Hybrid

ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.

Expected Salary Range:

$144,000 - $198,000