Market Operations Engineer

Electric Reliability Council of Texas

Taylor, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$82,344–$131,720 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Business Skills, Business Solutions, Computer Engineering, Data Analysis, Electric Power Generation, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, Electrical Utility, Electricity, Emerging Technology, Genetics, Global Mobility Specialist, IT Service Management (ITSM), Leadership, Market Trend Analysis, Medical Conditions, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Model Validation, Network Performance/Analysis, Nonprofit, Operations, Operations Management, Power Engineering, Problem Solving Skills, Retail, SQL (Structured Query Language), Software Engineering, State Laws and Regulations, System Operations, System Test, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Support, Testing, Time Management, Wholesale Industry

LOCATION

Taylor, TX

POSTED

2 days ago

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. JOB SUMMARY Acquires the skills and knowledge to provide engineering and analytical support for the wholesale market and grid operations. Prepares and validates models of the electric power systems. Applies principles of electricity market theory to understand market behavior and outcomes. Investigates methods for data analysis to develop improved analytical tools. Monitors and analyzes the wholesale electricity market. Generates and maintains market reports per requests and protocols. Assists the management team and senior experts in providing technical assistance to PUCT, industry and stakeholder groups. Recommends, reviews and tests proposed changes to the ERCOT wholesale market systems and design. Under supervision, helps to ensure all wholesale market activities have been successfully completed per protocols and works closely with Market Participants to resolve issues concerning wholesale market and grid operations. Monitors and analyzes the ERCOT wholesale market and recommends design/system modifications and enhancements as needed. Develops and maintains extensive knowledge of the wholesale market and ERCOT grid operations in order to support Market Participant business needs. Anticipates and resolves issues within the ERCOT wholesale market and grid operations using power engineering knowledge and experience. Generates and maintains market reports per requests and protocols. Proposes and creates new solutions for data acquisition and reporting. Assists the management team and senior experts in providing technical assistance to PUCT, industry and Stakeholder groups. Attends stakeholder, industry, and PUCT meetings and provides input when requested. Uses judgment and provides remedies for Market Participants disputes within the ERCOT market. Addresses Market Participant questions pertaining to the daily market and grid operations activities. Works independently and escalates issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager in a timely manner when necessary. Develops strong working relationships with other internal departments. Performs engineering studies using the ERCOT network models to analyze conditions and events on the system. Tests and validates changes to market applications. Assists in monitoring and analyzing the ERCOT wholesale market. Develops understanding and knowledge of competitive energy markets and trends. Develops and maintains knowledge of the wholesale market and ERCOT grid operations in order to support Market Participant business needs. Acquires the skills and knowledge to begin to anticipate and resolve issues within the ERCOT wholesale market and grid operations using power engineering knowledge. Generates and maintains market reports per requests and protocols. Assists the management team and senior experts in providing technical assistance to PUCT, industry and Stakeholder groups. With guidance from senior team members and/or management, assists in addressing Market Participant questions pertaining to the daily market and grid operations activities. Attends stakeholder, industry, and PUCT meetings under the direction of the ERCOT management team. Escalates issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager in a timely manner when necessary. Develops strong working relationships with other internal departments. Performs engineering studies using the ERCOT network models to analyze conditions and events on the system. Tests and validates changes to market applications. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Level I: 0+ years pf working experience in electric utility industry. Level II: 2+ years of working experience in electric utility industry. Level III: 3+ years working experience in electric utility industry. Demonstrates proficient technical skills with common business applications such as SQL, EXCEL and PowerPoint. EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Electric Engineering or related discipline or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields. 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. 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: $82,344 - $131,720 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.

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