Power System Engineer

Hybrid with minimum of 2 times a week onsite

JOB DUTIES

• Performs reliability power system studies, including steady-state and dynamic stability studies, to assess the impact of inverter based-resource voltage ride-through (VRT) and frequency ride-through (FRT) performance on the ERCOT system.
• Reviews submissions of technical data related to maximization of voltage ride-through (VRT) and frequency ride-through (FRT) to ensure compliance with ERCOT requirements.   
• Supports development of processes and procedures to implement NOGRR 245 and subsequent rulemakings at the PUCT and additional related ERCOT revision requests.
• Provides technical support for cross functional project team to develop processes to receive submissions, review IBR performance based on ERCOT requirements, and coordinates with other departments.
• Works with market participants to understand requirements, facilitate submissions, and implement modifications or exemptions.
• Reviews, evaluates and recommends disposition of requests for extensions and exemptions from VRT and FRT requirements to management.
• May represent ERCOT is stakeholder groups.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Level 1 Engineer: No minimum work experience required in excess of degree requirements

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience performing reliability power system studies.
• Background in renewable generation resources ? Wind, Solar, or Battery.
• Experience analyzing voltage levels and relay or protection settings.
• Experience with Python, Powerworld, PSSE, or PSCAD.
• Good communication skills with ability to collaborate and communicate with external entities.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required