Power Systems Engineer 2 - Operations Analytics (AI/Machine Learning)

ERCOT • Taylor, TX

90d • $82,344 - $131,720

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. Working in Grid Operations at ERCOT provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to the real-time operations of the electric power grid while developing your engineering and leadership skills. Our world class, exceptional engineering teams work collaboratively with generators and control room operators to solve the energy demands of today using cutting edge technologies and resources.

Requirements

• Requires minimum 2+ years job related experience in excess of degree requirements.
• Experience as a power system engineer or similar type role is required for upper level positions.
• Experience within the electric utility industry preferred.
• Proven data analytic skills and working with large data sets/relational databases.
• Experience with Python and SQL.
• Experience with statistical techniques such as Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering analysis and technical support to ensure continued reliable operations of the electric power grid in compliance with NERC Standards, ERCOT Protocols and Market Guides.
• Implement appropriate system modeling, develop tools and procedures to monitor and control the system, perform system studies, analyze simulated or actual operating results, develop solutions to current or future system issues, and appropriately report findings and recommendations.
• Focus on working with the Energy Management System specifically with tuning and support of Load Frequency Control, Resource Limit Calculator, and Generation to be Dispatched.
• Analyze system performance and reliability of the grid by conducting analysis using various techniques.
• Conduct analysis including system frequency control performance, Generator, Intermittent Renewable Resource, and Energy Storage Resource monitoring.
• Develop methodology for Ancillary Service quantification with the use of statistical/probabilistic analysis and machine learning techniques.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long/short-term disability insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(k) plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees