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. This role manages the team responsible for ERCOT's Large Load planning and Batch studies, developing transmission system upgrade projects ranging from $50 million to over $1 billion while leading the Large Load Batch Zero process to identify near-term load allocation and recommend transmission projects addressing long-term reliability needs. The position oversees steady-state power flow contingency and congestion management analyses, structures planning studies to evaluate proposed projects, and is responsible for staff hiring, coaching, performance management, and departmental budget oversight. This role coordinates cross-functionally across Planning, Interconnection, and Network Modeling to align Large Load interconnection policy and study standards, and develops new transmission planning techniques, protocols, and procedures to meet evolving system and market needs. Additionally, this position represents ERCOT in technical committees and policy groups such as NERC, engages with stakeholders in forums and working groups, and serves as an expert witness on transmission planning and Large Load integration matters. JOB DUTIES Manage the team that develops and coordinates the ERCOT Large Load planning and Batch studies, develop transmission system upgrades costing from $50 million to over $1 billion Leads and develops Large Load Batch Zero process and subsequent studies, identify Large Load allocation for near-term and recommend actionable transmission projects to address long-term reliability issue. Controls departmental budget to achieve financial goals Evaluates and recommends transmission system upgrades to resolve reliability criteria violations or improve the economic efficiency of the ERCOT System Oversees steady state power flow contingency and congestion management plan analysis 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 Coordinate with cross‑functional teams and matrixed work efforts that align Planning, Interconnection and Network Modeling on Large Load interconnection policy, study standards, and implementation practices. Develops new or revised transmission planning techniques and processes to meet system and market needs; recommends protocol or procedural changes for transmission planning matters Leads and/or represents ERCOT in technical committees and subcommittees and state and national policy groups such as the North American Reliability Council (NERC) Represents ERCOT in stakeholder forums, committees, and working groups Serves as expert witness on ERCOT transmission planning and Large Load integration matters REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Requires minimum 8 years job related work experience and 2 years in a leadership role in excess of degree requirements. Minimum years of job-related experience can include time in leadership roles. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Prefers minimum 5 years of work experience in transmission planning, operation planning, load interconnection, and/or generation interconnection Experience in the ERCOT market or other ISO Experience leading large projects and mentoring others Experience with powerflow and stability analysis Experience presenting to internal and external stakeholders Experience leading discussions in planning and / or operations related stakeholder working groups EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering or related field (Required) Master's Degree: Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Preferred) 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-Hybrid, #LI-MH1 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: $159,000 - $218,000 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.