JOB DUTIES
Leads a team that develops and coordinates the ERCOT Large Load Batch planning studies and identify transmission projects to address the near and long-term reliability needs
Structures appropriate planning studies and sensitivity analyses to determine the need for improvements and evaluates proposed projects, including technical and financial analyses to perform the functions listed above
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
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
Builds 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
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Typically requires minimum 5 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Typically requires minimum 5 years of work experience in transmission planning/analysis, grid operations, network modeling, or a related field in excess of degree requirements
Prefer experience programming and developing simulation automation tools (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)
WORK LOCATION – Taylor, TX
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
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-MH1, #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
$145,000 - $200,000
