Power Systems Modeling Engineer

Electric Reliability Council of Texas

Taylor, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$87,000–$120,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Computer Engineering, Cost Control, Data Quality, Database Technology, Economic Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, Electrical Utility, Electricity, Emerging Technology, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Global Mobility Specialist, IT Service Management (ITSM), Leadership, Market Development, Market Trend Analysis, Medical Conditions, Mentoring, Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Monitor Regulations, Monte Carlo Method, Nonprofit, Operations, Operations Management, Power Engineering, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Production Costing, Professional Engineer, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reporting Skills, Retail, Risk Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), Simulation, Software Engineering, State Laws and Regulations, System Operations, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Support, Trend Analysis, Wholesale Industry

LOCATION

Taylor, TX

POSTED

1 day 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 Resource Adequacy provides engineering, economic analysis, and other technical support for resource adequacy and risk assessment, transmission planning, and grid integration studies in compliance with ERCOT Protocols, the Planning Guide, and NERC standards. Conducts system modeling and analyzes simulated or actual operating results. Develops tools and procedures for reporting resource status and trends. Supports or conducts analyses requested by other ERCOT staff or Market Participant groups. Manages and operates production cost and other system simulation models to support capacity expansion studies, probabilistic loss of load studies, and grid integration analysis for renewable and emerging resource technologies. JOB DUTIES Assists with capacity expansion and probabilistic loss of load studies. Supports the preparation of resource adequacy reports; conducts reviews of reports prepared by other department staff. Helps prepare responses to public inquiries and data filing requests from the North American Reliability Corporation and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Monitors developments in generation markets and fuel delivery that could impact resource reliability; prepares reports and briefing materials on related topics. Assists in extracting, analyzing and validating resource data stored in ERCOT’s database systems. Communicates with generator owners and other ERCOT market participants on resource adequacy and reliability impacts of state/federal regulations, drought conditions, fuel supply disruptions and market development trends. Support analysis requests made by the ERCOT Supply Analysis Working Group and other groups under the Wholesale Market Subcommittee. Other tasks as assigned by management. EDUCATION 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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Minimum 2 year (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of progressively responsible experience as a power system engineer or similar type role. Experience within the electric utility industry preferred. Salary and level will be based on overall experience as determined by ERCOT. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Familiarity with grid simulation tools for determining electricity production costs and/or optimal generation capacity expansion Familiarity with risk assessment techniques using scenario analysis and probabilistic modeling methods such as Monte Carlo simulation Programming languages: Python, SQL, Visual Basic for Applications CERTIFICATIONS Professional Engineer registration in Texas preferred. WORK LOCATION: This position is Hybrid. Employees will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at least 2-3 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management On-site schedules are flexible or may be rotated based on business needs as determined by the Manager 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. 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: $87,000 - $120,000 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.

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