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.
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JOB SUMMARY
Engineering support for the wholesale electricity market in Texas. Monitors system conditions and market performance. Works closely with both internal and external stakeholders concerning issues related to the wholesale market construct within the ERCOT Protocols. Helps ensure consistency and stability of the market. Acquires the skills and knowledge to provide engineering and analytical support for the wholesale market and grid operations. Prepares and validates models of the electric power systems. Applies principles of electricity market theory to understand market behavior and outcomes. Investigates methods for data analysis to develop improved analytical tools. Monitors and analyzes the wholesale electricity market. Generates and maintains market reports per requests and protocols. Assists the management team and senior experts in providing technical assistance to PUCT, industry and stakeholder groups. Recommends, reviews and tests proposed changes to the ERCOT wholesale market systems and design. Under supervision, helps to ensure all wholesale market activities have been successfully completed per protocols and works closely with Market Participants to resolve issues concerning wholesale market and grid operations.
JOB DUTIES
Develops understanding and knowledge of competitive energy markets and trends
Develops and maintains knowledge of the wholesale market and ERCOT grid operations in order to support Market Participant business needs
Acquires the skills and knowledge to begin to anticipate and resolve issues within the ERCOT wholesale market and grid operations using power engineering knowledge
Generates and maintains market reports per requests and protocols
Assists the management team and senior experts in providing technical assistance to PUCT, industry and Stakeholder groups
With guidance from senior team members and/or management, assists in addressing Market Participant questions pertaining to the daily market and grid operations activities
Attends stakeholder, industry, and PUCT meetings under the direction of the ERCOT management team
Escalates issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager in a timely manner when necessary
Develops strong working relationships with other internal departments
Performs engineering studies using the ERCOT network models to analyze conditions and events on the system
Tests and validates changes to market applications
Monitors and analyzes the ERCOT wholesale market and recommends design/system modifications and enhancements as needed
Anticipates and resolves issues within the ERCOT wholesale market and grid operations using power engineering knowledge and experience
Proposes and creates new solutions for data acquisition and reporting
Assists the management team and senior experts in providing technical assistance to PUCT, industry and Stakeholder groups
Attends stakeholder, industry, and PUCT meetings and provides input when requested
Uses judgment and provides remedies for Market Participants disputes within the ERCOT market
Addresses Market Participant questions pertaining to the daily market and grid operations activities
Works independently and escalates issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager in a timely manner when necessary
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Engineer Level 1: 0 years of experience is required
Engineer Level 2: Requires minimum 1 year job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Engineer Level 3: Requires minimum 3 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Senior Level Engineer: Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Salary and level will be based on overall experience as determined by ERCOT.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Demonstrates proficient technical skills SQL and/or SAS
Experienced with data analysis using Python
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 – Taylor, TX:
Employees will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at minimum 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
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.
Expected Salary Range:
$87,000 - $120,000