Generation Interconnection Engineer

ERCOT•Taylor, TX

3d•$89,000 - $122,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating the integration of generation and energy storage resources into the ERCOT System, from the initial Generation Interconnection or Change Request (GINR) application through approval for commercial operations. The role includes security screening studies; review and approval of Full Interconnection Study (FIS) scopes and reports; review of Standard Generation Interconnection Agreements (SGIAs); assessment of compliance with ERCOT protocols and market rules; development and approval of modeling data; support for modeling resources in the Network Model Management System (NMMS); and review of commissioning plans and commissioning checklists. The position works with Market Participants and ERCOT departments to support reliable interconnection in accordance with NERC Reliability Standards, ERCOT Protocols, the Planning Guide, and the Operating Guides. The position may be filled at Engineer 2, Engineer 3, or Senior Engineer level depending on the candidate’s experience. Employees must work on-site in Taylor, Texas at least two days per week, or more as business needs require; remote work must be performed from the employee’s Texas residence. Employees may choose to work on-site more frequently or full-time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
Engineer 2: 1–2 years of progressively responsible experience beyond degree requirements as a power system engineer or in a similar role.
Engineer 3: At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience beyond degree requirements as a power system engineer or in a similar role.
Senior Engineer: At least 5 years of related work experience beyond degree requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to manage time and prioritize effectively.
Ability to work independently on assignments and projects.
Ability to perform the essential functions proficiently, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Remote work, if used, must be performed from the employee’s Texas residence.

Nice To Haves

Power systems background.
Experience within the electric utility industry.

Responsibilities

Manage generation and energy storage resource integration from initial application through approval for commercial operations.
Ensure interconnections maintain ERCOT System reliability and comply with NERC Reliability Standards, ERCOT Protocols, the Planning Guide, and the Operating Guides.
Work with Market Participants, including Interconnecting Entities, Resource Entities, Distribution Service Providers, and Transmission Service Providers.
Coordinate with ERCOT System Operations, System Operations Support, Market Operating Services Support, Client Services, System Planning, and Metering.
Review and process generation interconnection and Full Interconnection Study applications.
Perform security screening studies to determine first-contingency incremental transfer capability for interconnection requests.
Attend FIS kickoff meetings and work with Market Participants and ERCOT departments to resolve project issues.
Review and approve Reactive Study reports, FIS scopes and reports, and SGIAs.
Review and approve modeling data for all phases of interconnection and support Network Modeling in representing generation resources in the NMMS model.
Review Commissioning Plans and Energization, Synchronization, and Commissioning checklists.
Review commissioning testing data, including AVR/PSS and reactive tests.
Develop and maintain tools to automate studies, reviews, and other processes.
Provide training to less experienced engineers.
Review, draft, and implement improvements to interconnection and modeling processes.
Review, draft, and present changes to Protocols, Guides, procedures, training materials, and other supporting ERCOT modeling documents.