Power System Engineer - Renewable Forecasting and Analysis

ERCOT•Taylor, TX

2d•$89,000 - $122,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the planning and operation of the electric power system, helping ensure reliable grid operations in compliance with NERC Standards, ERCOT Protocols, and Market Guides. The role supports the development, evaluation, and operational use of wind and solar forecasts, including forecast performance analysis and reporting, renewable telemetry data quality, Pay-for-Performance (P4P) evaluation, and coordination with ERCOT meteorologists and control room staff. The position has Level 1, Level 2/3, Senior, and Lead scopes. Duties and independence increase by level, from working under direct supervision on routine monitoring, reporting, and data gathering to serving as the organization’s technical expert and setting the direction of ERCOT’s renewable forecasting program. Senior and Lead responsibilities include defining forecast evaluation methods, advancing probabilistic and AI/ML techniques, guiding vendor procurement and contract performance, directing the Forecast Presentation Platform roadmap, leading teams and projects, and communicating results to stakeholders, management, and regulatory bodies. The role is hybrid in Taylor, Texas, two days per week. The expected salary range is $89,000–$122,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
Level 1 requires no minimum job-related work experience beyond degree requirements.
Level 2 requires a minimum of 2 years of job-related work experience beyond degree requirements.
Level 3 requires a minimum of 3 years of job-related work experience beyond degree requirements.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze wind and solar forecast performance and prepare accurate, timely reports.
Monitor renewable telemetry performance and data quality; investigate issues and coordinate their resolution with ERCOT groups and Market Participants.
Apply data analysis, statistical, and AI/ML techniques to evaluate and improve in-house wind and solar forecast models.
Perform Pay-for-Performance (P4P) calculations and analyses and support the evolution of the evaluation methodology.
Evaluate and tune renewable parameters in ERCOT applications.
Monitor vendor forecast performance against contract requirements and service level agreements; support vendor evaluation and procurement activities.
Coordinate with ERCOT meteorologists and control room staff on renewable forecasting matters and forecast-related questions.
Develop and enhance forecasting tools, processes, procedures, and the ERCOT Forecast Presentation Platform (FPP).
Evaluate probabilistic forecasts and their integration into ERCOT methodologies.
Identify and scope new forecasting use cases and emerging forecast product types.
Lead or participate in multidisciplinary teams, studies, projects, audits, stakeholder meetings, and system-change efforts.
Mentor, train, advise, or oversee less experienced engineers and analysts, depending on level.
Communicate analysis results to stakeholders and management and prepare reports or presentations for stakeholder bodies, the ERCOT Board of Directors, and regulatory agencies as needed.
Perform work in accordance with applicable regulations, NERC Standards, ERCOT Protocols, Market Guides, and organizational policies and procedures.