Planning Engineer Sr
About The Position
Provides engineering analysis and technical support for the planning and operation of the electric power system, helping ensure continued reliable grid operations in compliance with NERC Standards, ERCOT Protocols, and Market Guides. Implements system models, develops tools and procedures to monitor and control the system, conducts system studies, analyzes simulated or actual operating results, develops solutions to current or future system issues, and reports findings and recommendations. The Senior Planning Engineer serves as a technical subject matter expert and handles complex engineering issues requiring in-depth evaluation. The role performs production cost simulation and power flow analysis to improve the reliability and efficiency of the future power grid, makes independent decisions in most situations, and may coordinate or participate in stakeholder meetings and presentations. It also contributes professional expertise to projects, mentors less experienced engineers and analysts, and leads multifunctional teams conducting studies.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for the Senior Engineer level.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
- Expert user skills with power system software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and database programs.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical subject matter expert for the department.
- Make independent decisions except in unusually complex engineering scenarios.
- Perform production cost simulation and power flow analysis to improve future grid reliability and efficiency.
- Evaluate complex engineering issues and develop creative, effective resolutions.
- Coordinate, present at, and participate in stakeholder meetings with ERCOT personnel, Market Participants, and industry regulatory agencies, as needed.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with the team and other internal departments.
- Provide professional expertise to guide projects and support teammates assigned by the manager.
- Mentor and advise less experienced engineers and analysts.
- Lead multifunctional teams to gather input, address comments, and perform studies.
- Use power system software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and database programs as an expert user.
- Implement system modeling, develop monitoring and control tools and procedures, conduct system studies, analyze results, develop solutions, and report findings and recommendations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
