Power Systems Network Model Engineer II

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Power System Engineer is responsible for coordinating the integration of generation and energy storage resources into the ERCOT System from the initial application for entry into the Generation Interconnection or Change Request (GINR) process to the approval for commercial operations. This responsibility will include performing security screening studies, reviewing and approving Full Interconnection Study (FIS) scope and study reports, review of the Standard Generation Interconnection Agreement (SGIA), review of compliance with ERCOT protocols and market rules, development and approval of modeling data for all phases of the interconnection, support for modeling the generation resource in the Network Model Management System (NMMS) model, Commissioning Plan review and Energization, Synchronization, and Commissioning checklist completion.

• Analyzes Generation element parameters
• Works closely with ERCOT System Operations, System Operations Support, Market Operating Services Support, Client Services, System Planning and Metering
• Creates detailed model changes delivered by Network Operations Model Change Requests (NOMCRs) to maintain an accurate Network Operations Model, Annual Planning and other models contained within the ERCOT modeling system
• Provides training and evaluation of members of the Engineering Development Program (EDP)
• Coordinates and works with the RIWG (Resource Integration Working Group) members on Resource Integration and interconnection issues
• Reviews new technology implementations that affect the model, suggesting and implementing methods to accurately model these technologies
• Reviews and develops methods to increase model accuracy including data comparisons and validity checks
• Reviews, drafts, and implements improvements to the modeling process
• Reviews, drafts, and presents: changes to the Protocols, Guides, procedures, training material for EDP and for Market Participants (MPs), and other supporting ERCOT documents relative to modeling
• Develops, enhances, and maintains reports associated with Protocol and Guide compliance criteria
• Provide comments and SME review of relevant NERC Standards up to and including participation on NERC Standard Drafting teams

Essential Job Duties and Tasks:

Level 1

• Works under the direction of a senior level engineer or supervisor/manager to complete departmental goals and assignments
• Performs all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures
• Learns how to use and develop software tools that enhance system reliability and departmental/organizational efficiencies
• Under direct supervision, participates in teams to obtain input, address comments and perform studies

Engineer 2 & 3

• Manages the integration of generation and energy storage resources through the entire generation interconnection process from the initial application to the approval for the commercial operations.
• Ensures that the interconnection of generation and energy storage resources are accomplished in a manner that maintains the reliability of the ERCOT System and complies with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards, ERCOT Protocols, Planning Guide and the Operating Guides.
• Works closely with Market Participants (MPs), including Interconnecting Entities (IEs), Resource entities (REs), Distribution Service Providers (DSPs), and Transmission Service Providers (TSPs).
• Works closely with ERCOT System Operations, System Operations Support, Market Operating Services Support, Client Services, System Planning and Metering.
• Reviews and processes generation interconnection