ERCOT
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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.
Provides engineering analysis and technical support to ensure continuing reliable operations of the electric power grid in compliance with NERC Standards, ERCOT Protocols and Market Guides. Provides electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the planning and operation of the electric power system. Implements appropriate system modeling, develops tools and procedures to monitor and control the system, performs system studies, analyzes simulated or actual operating results, develops solutions to current or future system issues, and appropriately reports findings and recommendations.
JOB DUTIES
Understands the basic principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and learns how to apply them within the ERCOT culture.
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed.
Develops and prototypes tools to assist control room Operators, Outage Coordinators, Operations and Planning Engineers in the analysis and visualization of data needed to maintain the reliability of the Grid
May serve as the subject matter expert for system performance standards and contribute to the development strategy for the tools and applications needed by ERCOT Operations and Planning
Interacts with Project Teams to implement new tools and system changes in production environments
Development of operational awareness and analytical tools used by System Operators in control room.
Investigation, analysis, and development of data displays needed by System Operators
Development of new and existing analytical tools used by Engineers and Coordinators to maintain system reliability
Provide documentation and guidance needed by Project teams in order to deploy new tools
Provide documentation and guidance for the development of training and training material
Develop vendor applications to their fullest extent through changes in software, processes, and training
Investigation, evaluation, and bench-marking of new display and tool technologies
Develop test scripts and tests the functionality of tools developed
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Level 2 Engineer: Requires minimum 1 year job related work experience in excess of degree requirements. Experience within the electric utility industry preferred
Level 3 Engineer: Requires minimum 3 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements. Experience within the electric utility industry preferred
Sr Engineer: Requires minimum 5 year job related work experience in excess of degree requirements. Experience within the electric utility industry preferred
Lead Engineer: Requires minimum 8 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements. Experience within the electric utility industry preferred
Salary and level will be based on overall experience as determined by ERCOT.
Experience with any of the following: JavaScript, Vue.js, Angular, Python, C#, Single Page Apps, PL/SQL, SQL, VBA or other scripting languages
Experience with mapping software like ArcGIS or Mapbox
Experience with development as well as gathering business requirements
Experience with front, middle and back-end development
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)
Employees will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at a minimum of 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-Hy
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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.
$110,000 - $151,000
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