Planning Engineer Sr - Operations Stability

ERCOT•Taylor, TX

1d•$110,000 - $151,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides electrical engineering analysis and technical support for planning and operating the electric power system. The role implements system models, develops tools and procedures to monitor and control the system, performs stability assessments, analyzes simulated or actual operating results, develops solutions to current or future stability issues, and reports findings and recommendations. The position may be filled at Engineer 2, Engineer 3, or Senior Engineer level depending on the candidate’s experience. At the senior level, the engineer serves as a departmental subject matter expert, makes independent decisions on most engineering issues, leads complex analyses and multifunctional study teams, advises and mentors less experienced colleagues, and contributes professional expertise to projects. The role may involve presentations and stakeholder meetings with ERCOT personnel, Market Participants, and regulatory agencies. The position has onsite requirements estimated at least two days per week. Remote work schedules must be performed within Texas, except for specified business travel or temporary arrangements approved in Workday by HR.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
Engineer 2: at least 1 to 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 progressively responsible experience beyond degree requirements as a power system engineer or in a similar role within the electric utility industry.
Experience performing large-scale dynamic stability analyses using power system simulation tools, including PSSE and TSAT.
Experience evaluating and updating power system dynamic models, especially inverter-based resource (IBR) models.
Experience programming and developing simulation automation tools using Python.
Experience assisting in development of improvements to transmission planning processes and familiarity with NERC reliability standards.
Experience with an Energy Management System (EMS).

Nice To Haves

Experience within the electric utility industry is preferred for Engineer 2 and Engineer 3 levels.

Responsibilities

Design and perform steady-state analyses and dynamic contingency analyses using power system simulation models such as PSSE, PSCAD, TSAT, or VSAT.
Run scenarios and input variations to produce robust results; analyze study accuracy, assign confidence metrics, formulate conclusions and recommendations, and prepare reports and presentations.
Structure stability studies to determine system operating limits.
Assist with preparing study reports and procedures for ERCOT management, NERC, and other entities.
Review stakeholder reports for appropriate technical content and accuracy.
Serve as a technical subject matter expert for the department at the senior level.
Make independent engineering decisions except in unusually complex scenarios; evaluate variable factors and resolve complex issues creatively and effectively.
Coordinate and participate in presentations and stakeholder meetings with ERCOT personnel, Market Participants, and industry regulatory agencies as needed.
Foster strong working relationships with the team and other internal departments.
Provide professional expertise to guide projects and help teammates assigned by management.
Mentor and advise less experienced engineers and analysts.
Lead multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments, and perform studies.
Use power system software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and database programs at an expert level.
Maintain knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices.