Supervisor - Renewable Forecasting and Analysis
Role Overview
The Supervisor of Renewable Forecasting and Analysis leads ERCOT's renewable forecasting team, directing the development of operationally reliable wind and solar forecasts and applying advanced AI/ML and probabilistic techniques to strengthen in-house models.
This role supervises a team of engineers and analysts, manages forecast vendor contracts and procurement, and oversees forecast performance analysis, reporting accuracy, and renewable telemetry data quality.
The Supervisor also leads the Pay-for-Performance evaluation process, manages the ERCOT Forecast Presentation Platform, and serves as the primary point of coordination between ERCOT meteorologists and control room staff on renewable forecasting matters.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Supervisor of Renewable Forecasting and Analysis leads ERCOT's renewable forecasting team, directing the development of operationally reliable wind and solar forecasts and applying advanced AI/ML and probabilistic techniques to strengthen in-house models. This role supervises a team of engineers and analysts, manages forecast vendor contracts and procurement, and oversees forecast performance analysis, reporting accuracy, and renewable telemetry data quality. The Supervisor also leads the Pay-for-Performance evaluation process, manages the ERCOT Forecast Presentation Platform, and serves as the primary point of coordination between ERCOT meteorologists and control room staff on renewable forecasting matters.
JOB DUTIES
Directly supervise a team of ERCOT engineers and analysts, including performance management, coaching, and workload prioritization
Manage forecast vendor procurement and contract lifecycle (RFPs, renewals, SLAs)
Identify and scope new forecasting use-cases and business needs, including new/emerging forecast product types
Lead development of operationally reliable wind and solar forecasts, applying advanced AI/ML techniques to enhance existing in-house models
Oversee ongoing forecast performance analysis and reporting
Own and ensure accuracy of ERCOT forecasting reports
Monitor and manage renewable telemetry performance and data quality
Lead Pay-for-Performance (P4P) evaluation and its ongoing methodology evolution
Evaluate and refine the use of probabilistic forecasts and their integration into ERCOT methodologies
Serve as primary point of coordination with ERCOT meteorologists and control room staff
Manage ERCOT Forecast Presentation Platform (FPP)
Evaluate and tune renewable parameters in ERCOT applications
EXPERIENCE
- Typically requires 5 years of related experience, including at least 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience.
- CERTIFICATION
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering or related field (Required)
- or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required
- Work Location
- Hybrid in Taylor, TX 2 days per week
- 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.
- $145,000 - $200,000
CERTIFICATION
PE Professional Engineer (Preferred)
Education
Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering or related field (Required)
Master's Degree: Electrical Engineering or related field (Preferred)
or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required
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Work Location
- Hybrid in Taylor, TX 2 days per week
- 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:
- $145,000 - $200,000
Preferred Qualifications
- PE Professional Engineer (Preferred)
- Master's Degree: Electrical Engineering or related field (Preferred)
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Texas nonprofit grid operator managing wholesale electricity markets and reliable power transmission for most Texas customers.
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