Planning Engineer Sr - Operations Stability

Electric Reliability Council of Texas•Taylor, TX

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides electrical engineering analysis and technical support for planning and operating the electric power system. The position implements system modeling, develops tools and procedures to monitor and control the system, assesses system stability, analyzes simulated or actual operating results, develops solutions to current or future stability issues, and reports findings and recommendations. The role is open at Engineer 2, Engineer 3, or Senior Engineer level depending on the candidate’s experience. Duties and autonomy vary by level. Senior-level responsibilities include serving as a technical subject matter expert, resolving complex engineering issues, guiding projects and teammates, mentoring less-experienced engineers and analysts, leading multifunctional study teams, and coordinating with ERCOT personnel, market participants, and regulatory agencies. The role requires on-site work at least two days per week as estimated by the business area. Remote work schedules must be performed within Texas, subject to the stated exceptions for approved arrangements and business travel.

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.
Senior Engineer: Experience performing large-scale dynamic stability analyses using power system simulation tools, including PSSE and TSAT.
Senior Engineer: Experience evaluating and updating power system dynamic models, especially inverter-based resource (IBR) models.
Senior Engineer: Experience programming and developing simulation automation tools using Python.
Senior Engineer: Experience assisting in improvements to transmission planning processes and familiarity with NERC reliability standards.
Senior Engineer: Experience with an Energy Management System (EMS).
Ability to perform the essential functions proficiently, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

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

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, and help formulate conclusions and recommendations.
Structure stability studies to determine system operating limits.
Assist in preparing study reports and procedures for ERCOT management, NERC, and other entities.
Review stakeholder reports for appropriate technical content and accuracy.
At the senior level, serve as a technical subject matter expert and make independent decisions except in unusually complex engineering scenarios.
Analyze complex engineering issues involving variable factors and resolve them creatively and effectively.
Coordinate and participate in presentations and stakeholder meetings with ERCOT personnel, market participants, and industry regulatory agencies.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with the team and other internal departments.
Provide professional guidance on 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.
Maintain knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices.