ERCOT · 9 hours ago
Power Systems Engineer SR - Grid Analysis
Taylor, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$99K/yr - $168K/yr
5+ years expERCOT is dedicated to building the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market. The Grid Analysis engineer will perform power-flow simulations, develop and maintain the Black Start Plan, and propose improvements to maintain grid reliability.
Energy
Responsibilities
Perform power-flow simulations to evaluate Constraint Management Plans (CMPs) and Remedial Action Schemes (RASs) using tools such as PowerWorld, PSSE, VSAT, etc
Perform regional power transfer analysis to identify potential wide-area cascading risks
Develop and maintain ERCOT’s Black Start Plan from resource selection to the restoration plan
Evaluate current performance of generator and transmission equipment against the reliability requirements and forecast future requirement needs
Propose and implement improvements which may include rule/requirement changes to maintain the reliability of the future grid
Provide electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the operations of the electric power system
Implement appropriate system modeling, develop tools and procedures to monitor and control the system, perform system studies, analyze simulated or actual operating results, develop solutions to current or future system issues, and appropriately report findings and recommendations
Design and perform steady-state analyses using power flow models (PSSE, VSAT, or PowerWorld) under the direction of a senior level engineer or management
Assist in providing input and analyses from the operations perspective on market/protocol design issues to support other activities
Structure appropriate operations studies and sensitivity analyses to determine the need for Constraint Management Plans (CMPs) and regional power transfer interfaces
Help develop improvements to maintain reliability of the electric system
Serves as a technical Subject Matter Expert for the department
Make independent decisions except in instances of unusually complex engineering scenarios
Work on the most complex engineering issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
Ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
May coordinate, provide presentations and participate in stakeholder meetings with ERCOT personnel and Market Participants
Foster and leverage strong working relationships with team and other internal departments
Lend professional expertise to guide projects and help teammates assigned by manager
Act as mentor and advisor to less experienced engineers/analysts
Lead multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and perform studies
Demonstrate skills as an expert user of power system software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and database programs
Maintain knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree: 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
Power-flow simulation experience
Programming or scripting experience
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
Preferred
Graduate Degree: Electrical Engineering or related field
Experience within the electric utility industry preferred
PE (Professional Engineer) license is preferred but not required
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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