ERCOT · 6 hours ago
Transmission Planning Engineer Sr
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $132K/yr
1+ years expERCOT is a dynamic organization focused on building the future of the Texas power grid. The Transmission Planning Engineer Sr will provide electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the planning and operation of the electric power system, developing tools and procedures to monitor and control the system while performing system studies and analyses.
Energy
Responsibilities
Designs and performs steady-state analyses using power flow models (PSSE, VSAT, or Powerworld) under the direction of a senior level engineer or management
Designs and performs production cost modeling (UPLAN) studies to accomplish economic transmission planning under the direction of a senior level engineer or management
Helps develop improvements to transmission planning and market forecasting processes
Assists in providing input and analyses from the planning perspective on market/protocol design issues
Assists in providing market simulation/forecasting and transmission planning analyses to support other activities
Structures appropriate planning studies and sensitivity analyses to determine the need for improvements and evaluate proposed projects, including technical and financial analyses
Knowledge about dynamic stability analysis is a plus
Serves as a technical Subject Matter Expert for the department
Makes independent decisions except in instances of unusually complex engineering scenarios
Works on the most complex engineering issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Has the ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or a combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with knowledge equivalent to a major in such fields
Minimum 1 to 2 years (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of progressively responsible experience as a power system engineer or similar type role for Engineer 2
Minimum 3 years (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of progressively responsible experience as a power system engineer or similar type role for Engineer 3
Minimum 5 years experience as a power system engineer or similar type role within the electric utility industry for Senior Engineer
Designs and performs steady-state analyses using power flow models (PSSE, VSAT, or Powerworld) under the direction of a senior level engineer or management
Designs and performs production cost modeling (UPLAN) studies to accomplish economic transmission planning under the direction of a senior level engineer or management
Helps develop improvements to transmission planning and market forecasting processes
Assists in providing input and analyses from the planning perspective on market/protocol design issues
Assists in providing market simulation/forecasting and transmission planning analyses to support other activities
Structures appropriate planning studies and sensitivity analyses to determine the need for improvements and evaluate proposed projects, including technical and financial analyses
Demonstrates skills as an expert user of power system software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and database programs
Preferred
Experience within the electric utility industry preferred
Knowledge about dynamic stability analysis is a plus
Company
ERCOT
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 24 million Texas customers.
501-1000 employees
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