Power Systems Modeling Engineer

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.

$87,000 - $120,000