Transmission Engineer 4 (System Operations)

PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Transmission Control Center - 8796 183A Toll Road, Leander, TX 78641 

 

$117,806.40 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

*Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range.  Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the maintenance and support of Energy Management Systems (EMS) power system applications and its network model. Supports System Operations with power flow and contingency analysis and emergency preparedness for a secure transmission and distribution systems in the ERCOT grid.  Provides analysis and technical support to ensure continuing reliable operations of the Transmission Operations in compliance with NERC standards, ERCOT protocols and guidelines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

•  
• Develop and maintain model data for use in power-flow models used to analyze transmission system performance.
• Analyze transmission system performance using steady state and dynamic power-flow models.
• Lead, coordinate, and perform power-flow studies needed to ensure compliance with NERC and ERCOT Reliability Standards.
• Participate in ERCOT working groups: Steady State Working Group, Dynamics Working Group, and Planning Working Group.
• Prepare project justification documents for capital improvements needed to meet NERC and ERCOT Reliability Standards and the standards for construction in the National Electrical Safety Code and, as needed, presents them to PEC management and the ERCOT Regional Planning Group.
• Respond to requests for information from ERCOT during development of the ERCOT Regional Transmission Plan (RTP)
• Review, develop, and maintain Transmission Planning Standards for review by PEC Management
• Participate in development and maintenance of Transmission Line Design Standards for PEC
• Perform and review detailed calculations in development and maintenance of Transmission Line Equipment and Material Standards for the Cooperative
• Coordinate with members, developers, and internal PEC staff to evaluate and analyze the impact of load and/or generation interconnections to PEC’s transmission system
• Review and evaluate transmission line design performed by others

.

•  
• Operate computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment
• Review the engineering calculations and analysis of engineering graduates to ensure compliance with industry accepted standards for engineering.
• Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of transmission lines, and topographical maps to become familiar with standards and customer requirements
• Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment
• Confer with engineers, customers and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products
• Review construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes and customer requirements
• Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem and recommend remedial measures to management
• Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and on budget
• Manage the design and monitor the construction of large transmission projects to ensure compliance with the engineering design
• Represent the Cooperative in the Public Utility Commission of Texas Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) process
• Coordinate with Cooperative management, consultants, members, developers and government entities on all assigned projects
• Provide guidance and mentoring to other department engineers
• Provide efficient and effective responses as an engineering resource to other departments

..