Large Load Integration Power Engineer - SR

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ERCOT offers the flexibility to work both in and out of the office within the state of Texas, providing our employees with an enhanced work life balance.

Power System Engineer, Sr. - Large Load Integration provides engineering support and analysis for the integration of large flexible loads into the ERCOT System. Reviews interconnection studies for large loads and interfaces with Transmission Service Providers to ensure compliance with ERCOT and NERC requirements. Performs regular and ad-hoc analyses of large load consumption behaviors and their impact on the reliability of the ERCOT interconnection. Develops appropriate tools, displays, policies and procedures to ensure reliable integration of large loads. Serves as a subject matter expert on large load-related topics to ERCOT management and other ERCOT teams.

JOB DUTIES

• Serves as a subject matter expert on large load topics
• Regularly provides presentations and participates in stakeholder meetings with ERCOT personnel and Market Participants
• Develops team procedures and documentation in collaboration with management
• Provides training and guidance to less experienced engineers
• May lead cross-functional teams to ensure large loads are fully integrated into ERCOT models and systems
• Works proactively with upper management to plan and execute ERCOT’s mission and initiatives relating to large load integration
• Evaluates large load interconnection studies for accuracy and compliance with ERCOT and NERC requirements
• May perform powerflow studies to assess the reliability of large load interconnection requests
• Communicates ERCOT requirements to Transmission Service Providers and entities wishing to interconnect large loads in ERCOT
• Performs regular and ad-hoc analyses of large load behavior and impacts on ERCOT markets and real-time reliability
• Participates in cross-functional teams to ensure large loads are fully integrated into ERCOT models and systems
• Gains knowledge of relevant market rules and departmental procedures
• Develops, enhances, and maintains tools and reports for ERCOT stakeholders that improve visibility and understanding of large load activity
• Develops and sustains a high-level understanding of ERCOT’s competitive energy markets and their relationship to large load incentives and behavior
• Works with senior engineers and management to propose and develop revisions to ERCOT protocols and guides that enhance the reliability of large loads in the ERCOT system
• Supports staff representing ERCOT in technical committees and subcommittees
• May provide presentations and participate in stakeholder meetings with ERCOT personnel and Market Participants
• May provide training on large load topics to ERCOT management and teams

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree: Engineering or related field (Required)
• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum 5 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience performing and evaluating power flow studies in transmission or distribution systems
• Ability to read and understand electrical one lines and drawings
• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint experience
• Experience with Seeq, PI, and/or Jira
• Experience developing situational awareness tools and/or coding

Salary and level will be based on overall experience as determined by ERCOT

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
• On-site schedules are flexible or may be rotated based on business needs as determine