Market Operations Engineer

Electric Reliability Council of Texas • Austin, TX

71d • $82,344 - $131,720 • 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.

Requirements

• Engineer Level 2: Requires minimum 1 year job related work experience in excess of degree requirements.
• Engineer Level 3: Requires minimum 3 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements.
• Senior Level Engineer: Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates proficient technical skills SQL and/or SAS.
• Experienced with data analysis using Python.

Responsibilities

• Engineering support for the wholesale electricity market in Texas.
• Monitors system conditions and market performance.
• Works closely with both internal and external stakeholders concerning issues related to the wholesale market construct within the ERCOT Protocols.
• Helps ensure consistency and stability of the market.
• Acquires the skills and knowledge to provide engineering and analytical support for the wholesale market and grid operations.
• Prepares and validates models of the electric power systems.
• Applies principles of electricity market theory to understand market behavior and outcomes.
• Investigates methods for data analysis to develop improved analytical tools.
• Monitors and analyzes the wholesale electricity market.
• Generates and maintains market reports per requests and protocols.
• Assists the management team and senior experts in providing technical assistance to PUCT, industry and stakeholder groups.
• Recommends, reviews and tests proposed changes to the ERCOT wholesale market systems and design.
• Under supervision, helps to ensure all wholesale market activities have been successfully completed per protocols and works closely with Market Participants to resolve issues concerning wholesale market and grid operations.

Benefits

• 401k
• health_insurance
• flexible_scheduling
• paid_holidays
• professional_development

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees