Operations Engineer Senior
Role Overview
Provide electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the operations 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.
• Design and perform steady-state analyses using power flow models (PSSE, VSAT, or PowerWorld) under the direction of a senior level engineer or management.
• Assist in providing input and analyses from the operations perspective on market/protocol design issues to support other activities.
• Structure appropriate operations studies and sensitivity analyses to determine the need for Constraint Management Plans (CMPs) and regional power transfer interfaces.
• Help develop improvements to maintain reliability of the electric system.
• Serves as a technical Subject Matter Expert for the department.
• Make independent decisions except in instances of unusually complex engineering scenarios.
• Work on the most complex engineering issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
• Ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• May coordinate, provide presentations and participate in stakeholder meetings with ERCOT personnel and Market Participants.
• Foster and leverage strong working relationships with team and other internal departments.
• Lend professional expertise to guide projects and help teammates assigned by manager.
• Act as mentor and advisor to less experienced engineers/analysts.
• Lead multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and perform studies.
• Demonstrate skills as an expert user of power system software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and database programs.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Power-flow simulation experience.
- Programming or scripting experience.
- WORK LOCATION – Taylor, TX:
- Employees will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at a minimum of 2 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
- Salary and level will be based on overall experience as determined by ERCOT.
- 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.
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- Expected Salary Range:
- $110,000 - $151,000
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Texas nonprofit grid operator managing wholesale electricity markets and reliable power transmission for most Texas customers.
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