Engineer – Dynamic Studies, Large Load Batch Interconnection
Role Overview
Provides comprehensive electrical engineering analysis and technical support for Large Load Batch stability assessment, NERC reliability studies, transmission planning, and interconnection reliability assessments pertaining to Large Loads integration within the ERCOT power system.
Utilizes robust system modeling techniques, study tools and procedures for evaluating system performance, conducts stability analyses, formulates solutions to address system reliability requirements, and presents findings and recommendations in a clear and appropriate manner.
Key Skills for This Role
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REQUIREMENTS
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required
- Or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge equivalent to a major in such fields is required.
- Work Experience Required
- Engineer 2 – Requires a minimum of 1-year job-related work experience (in excess of degree requirements stated above) as a power system engineer or similar type role. Experience within the electric utility industry preferred.
- Engineer 3 – Requires a minimum of 3 years job-related work experience (in excess of degree requirements stated above) as a power system engineer or similar type role. Experience within the electric utility industry preferred.
- Engineer, Sr. – Requires a minimum of 5 years job-related work experience (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of experience as a power system engineer or similar type role. Experience within the electric utility industry preferred.
- Lead – Requires a minimum 8 years job-related experience (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of experience as a power system engineer or similar type role. Experience within the electric utility industry preferred.
- Preferred Work Experience:
- Experience performing stability studies.
- Experience supporting transmission planning assessments.
- Experience conducting large-scale dynamic stability analyses using power system simulation tools
- Experience analyzing large load dynamic behavior (e.g., data centers, industrial loads) and assessing system impacts.
- Experience programming and developing simulation automation tools (Python preferred).
- Experience assessing and mitigating oscillatory or voltage stability issues.
- Experience assisting in the development of improvements to transmission planning and interconnection study processes.
- Familiarity with NERC reliability standards, particularly FAC-002 and TPL standards.
- 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.
- 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.(empty)
- 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:
- $110,000 - $151,000
Preferred Qualifications
- Engineer 2 – Requires a minimum of 1-year job-related work experience (in excess of degree requirements stated above) as a power system engineer or similar type role. Experience within the electric utility industry preferred.
- Engineer 3 – Requires a minimum of 3 years job-related work experience (in excess of degree requirements stated above) as a power system engineer or similar type role. Experience within the electric utility industry preferred.
- Engineer, Sr. – Requires a minimum of 5 years job-related work experience (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of experience as a power system engineer or similar type role. Experience within the electric utility industry preferred.
- Lead – Requires a minimum 8 years job-related experience (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of experience as a power system engineer or similar type role. Experience within the electric utility industry preferred.
- Experience programming and developing simulation automation tools (Python preferred).
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