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.
Responsibilities
- Performs reliability power system studies, including steady-state and dynamic stability studies, to assess the impact of inverter based-resource voltage ride-through (VRT) and frequency ride-through (FRT) performance on the ERCOT system.
- Reviews submissions of technical data related to maximization of voltage ride-through (VRT) and frequency ride-through (FRT) to ensure compliance with ERCOT requirements.
- Supports development of processes and procedures to implement NOGRR 245 and subsequent rulemakings at the PUCT and additional related ERCOT revision requests.
- Provides technical support for cross functional project team to develop processes to receive submissions, review IBR performance based on ERCOT requirements, and coordinates with other departments.
- Works with market participants to understand requirements, facilitate submissions, and implement modifications or exemptions.
- Reviews, evaluates and recommends disposition of requests for extensions and exemptions from VRT and FRT requirements to management.
- May represent ERCOT in stakeholder groups.
Requirements
- Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience performing reliability power system studies.
- Background in renewable generation resources - Wind, Solar, or Battery.
- Experience analyzing voltage levels and relay or protection settings.
- Experience with Python, Powerworld, PSSE, or PSCAD.
- Good communication skills with ability to collaborate and communicate with external entities.
Benefits
- Flexible on-site schedules based on business needs.
- Remote work options from Texas residence.
