Generation Integration Engineer

ERCOT•Taylor, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future. Generation Integration Engineer – Small Generation 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, reviewing small generator System Impact Studies, reviewing ERCOT Provisional Conditions for Interconnection and Operation of Qualified Distribution Generation Resources (DGRs), 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 transmission network data including Transmission and Generation element parameters Works closely with ERCOT System Operations, System Operations Support, Market Operating Services Support, Client Services, System Planning and Metering Works with EMS and Transmission Planning load flow, Locational Marginal Pricing (LMP), and other analysis software to provide accurate power system models and associated cases Supports detailed model changes delivered by Network Operations Model Change Requests (NOMCRs) and Planning Model Change Requests (PMCRs) to maintain an accurate Network Operations Model, Annual Planning and other models contained within the ERCOT modeling system Assists with the validation of the Network Model Management (NMMS) and Model On Demand (MOD) databases, testing of the models and associated power flows Creates and utilizes data mining mechanisms and techniques to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency Provides training and evaluation of members of the Engineering Development Program (EDP) Coordinates and works with the NDSWG (Network Data Support Working Group) members on data exchange and transmission network model maintenance via the NOMCR process Coordinates and works with the SSWG (Steady State Working Group) members on data exchange and transmission network model maintenance via the PMCR process Coordinates and works with the SPWG (System Protection Working Group) members on data exchange and transmission network model maintenance via ASPEN and PSSE change files Reviews new technology implementations that affect the model, suggesting and implementing methods to accurately model these technologies Develops, maintains, and supports database infrastructure, model data exchange interfaces, and data export formats Manage updates and upgrades of NMMS and MOD applications to specify and implement desired new functionality Reviews Contingencies, Special Protection Systems, Remedial Action Plans, Mitigation Action Plans, Outages, and other issues that possibly affect models 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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience as a power system engineer or similar type role preferred
Experience within the electric utility industry preferred

Responsibilities

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 and full interconnection study (FIS) applications.
Performs security screening studies to determine first contingency incremental transfer capability for each interconnection request.
Attends FIS kickoff meetings, communicates and works with MPs and other ERCOT departments to solve issues related to generation interconnection projects.
Attends Small Generator Review meetings between Interconnecting Entity, ERCOT and TDSPs for initial discussion on small generator interconnection process and general project information
Review and approve submitted interconnection agreements, TSP and DSP study results, and generator technical specifications for submittal of model information.
Review and approve DSP appropriate studies (System Impact Studies) to confirm DSP system will not preclude the DGR’s compliance with ERCOT’s requirements
Review and approve any operational limitations due to DSP systems, as well as TDSP required system upgrades, timeline for those upgrades and sufficient financial security has been provided
Reviews and approves Reactive Study reports, FIS scope and reports, and SGIA.
Reviews and approves modeling data for all phases of the interconnection process, supports Network Modeling to model the generation resource in the NMMS model.
Reviews Commissioning Plan and Energization, Synchronization, and Commissioning checklists.
Reviews commissioning testing data, including but not limited to AVR/PSS, PFR and Reactive tests.
Develops and maintains tools that automates the studies, reviews, and other processes.
Provides training to less experienced engineers.
Reviews, drafts, and implements improvements to the interconnection and modeling process
Reviews, drafts, and presents changes to the Protocols, Guides, procedures, training material for other engineers and for MPs, and other supporting ERCOT documents relative to modeling.

Benefits

ERCOT offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan.
The medical, dental, vision, and quality-of-life benefits offered by ERCOT are second to none.
Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire.
Additionally, 401(k) plans are available to help employees plan for the future.

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