Supervisor Regional Planning

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

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

This role leads a team conducting ERCOT's Independent Reviews of transmission system upgrade projects ranging from $50 million to over $1 billion, while overseeing steady-state power flow contingency analyses and serving as the department's recognized technical expert. Responsibilities include evaluating Notice of Suspension of Operation (NSO) requests, mentoring engineers and analysts, and collaborating across ERCOT departments to implement system changes and improve departmental processes. The role also communicates analysis results to stakeholders and management, serves as a cross-functional technical, business, and policy resource, and builds strong relationships across the electric utility industry.

JOB DUTIES

• Leads a team that develops and coordinates the ERCOT Independent Reviews of transmission system upgrades costing from $50 million to over $1 billion by conducting analyses and stakeholder reviews
• Overseas steady state power flow contingency analyses
• Serves as the recognized technical expert for the department within and outside the organization
• Provides on-the-job training, mentoring or oversight of the work of other engineers/analysts as required
• Responds to executive and management inquiries and special reporting requests
• Responds to Notice of Suspension of Operation (NSO) requests and ensures complete evaluation of potential System Reliability Need and ensure appropriate exit strategies for Reliability Must Run (RMR) contracts
• Collaborate with other ERCOT departments to select and implement system changes as needed
• Communicate results of analyses to appropriate stakeholders, including maintaining regular communication with the management team, providing relevant information to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements
• Examines, analyzes, and determines efficiency improvements for departmental processes and procedures
• Serves as the departmental representative on cross-functional teams, proactively providing technical, business, and policy guidance
• Serves as quality assurance and best practices resource within and outside of the department
• Build strong professional relationships both internally and externally.
• Networks with key contacts within and outside the electric utility industry
• Leads the work of projects and audits as assigned by management
• May prepare reports and presentations to stakeholder bodies, the ERCOT Board of Directors and regulatory agencies, including preparing testimony

EXPERIENCE

• Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience and 1 year in a leadership role preferred in excess of degree requirements. Minimum years of job related experience can include time in leadership roles.
• Prefer experience programming and developing simulation automation tools (Ex. Python)
• Prefer experience assisting in the development of improvements to transmission planning processes and familiarity with NERC reliability standards

EDUCATION

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

CERTIFICATION

• PE Professional Engineer (Preferred)

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

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 27 million Texas customers - representing about 90 percent of the state’s electric load. As the independent system operator for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more than 54,100 miles of transmission lines and 1,250 generating units. ERCOT also performs financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers retail switching for 8 million premises in competitive choice areas. ERCOT is a membership-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature. ERCOT’s members include consumers, cooperatives, generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers,) and municipal-owned electric utilities.

ERCOT offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan. The medical, dental, vision, and quality-of-life benefits offered by ERCOT are second to none. Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire. Additionally, 401(k) plans are available to help employees plan for the future.

The ERCOT Internship Program provides college students the opportunity to develop their skills in a professional work environment. Each intern will receive unique projects and assignments that aim to solve real challenges facing the electric industry. ERCOT internships provide professional learning experiences that offer meaningful, practical work related to each student’s desired career path. Eligible candidates should be enrolled in an academic bachelors or post graduate degree program maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

The ERCOT Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a 12- to 16-month, self-paced program geared toward entry-level engineers looking to start a career in the power industry. Through the program, an EDP Engineer receives one-on-one mentoring, specialized training, and exposure to the work performed by each of the engineering groups at ERCOT. The program allows engineers to develop the fundamental skills necessary to reach their full potential while gaining an understanding of the types of engineering work ERCOT has to offer. EDP management supports participants each step of the way as they progress through the program. Upon completion, graduates are placed as full-time engineers within one of ERCOT’s engineering groups.

The GMS Development Program (GDP) is designed to provide entry-level and early career professionals with the skills necessary to become successful Power System and Computer Engineers. The program, which is based in ERCOT’s Grid and Market Solutions (GMS) Department, will provide experience in day-to-day work and instruction in the fundamentals of electric power systems engineering, grid and market applications, software programming, and IT service and operations management. The GDP offers one-on-one mentoring, training, field trips, and special assignments. These assignments allow GDP engineers to become knowledgeable and familiar with the various business areas at ERCOT. The GMS leadership team prepares GDP engineers for a future career at ERCOT in power systems and computer engineering.

The System Operator Development Program (ODP) is intended to combine real-time daily operations in an exciting work setting to prepare participants with the vital skills necessary to be successful in such a critical position — providing 24x7x365 on-demand support to manage the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers. If you are new to the industry, this program introduces you to the Bulk Electric System by combining introductory courses with the NERC Certification Exam Preparation Program in preparation to pass the NERC Certification Exam.