Power Systems Engineer - Operations Analytics (Hybrid)

About the position

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. Working in Grid Operations at ERCOT provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to the real-time operations of the electric power grid while developing your engineering and leadership skills. Our world class, exceptional engineering teams work collaboratively with generators and control room operators to solve the energy demands of today using cutting edge technologies and resources. In this role, you will provide engineering analysis and technical support to ensure continued reliable operations of the electric power grid in compliance with NERC Standards, ERCOT Protocols and Market Guides.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the planning and operation 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.
• Focus on working with the Energy Management System specifically with tuning and support of Load Frequency Control, Resource Limit Calculator, and Generation to be Dispatched.
• Analyze system frequency control performance, Generator, Intermittent Renewable Resource, and Energy Storage Resource monitoring, and Ancillary Service quantification.
• Understand and apply principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and ERCOT's culture.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Respond to inquiries and/or provide assistance and/or guidance to junior engineers.
• Work under the direction of a senior level engineer or supervisor/manager to complete departmental goals and assignments.
• Perform all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures.
• Learn how to use and develop software tools that enhance system reliability and departmental/organizational efficiencies.
• Participate in teams to obtain input, address comments and perform studies.
• May act as mentor and advisor to less experienced engineers/analysts.
• Typically work independently on assignments and projects.
• Assist in developing tools, processes and procedures that enhance system reliability and departmental/organizational efficiencies.
• Participate with other ERCOT departments to select and implement system changes as needed.

Requirements

• Requires minimum 2+ years job related experience in excess of degree requirements.
• Experience as a power system engineer or similar type role is required for upper level positions.
• Experience within the electric utility industry preferred.
• Proven data analytic skills.
• 2+ years with Python and SQL.