Power Systems Engineer I, II, III, Senior

MWResource, Inc.•Taylor, TX

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides engineering support and analysis for the integration of large flexible loads into the System. Reviews interconnection studies for large loads and interfaces with Transmission Service Providers to ensure compliance with company and NERC requirements. Performs regular and ad-hoc analyses of large load consumption behaviors and their impact on the reliability of the company interconnection. Develop appropriate tools, displays, policies and procedures to ensure reliable integration of large loads. Serves as a subject matter expert on large load-related topics to company management and other ERCOT teams. Position is open to an Engineer 1, 2, 3, or Sr., based on experience.

Requirements

Requires no additional job-related work experience in excess of degree requirements (Engineer 1)
Requires minimum 1 year job related work experience in excess of degree requirements (Engineer 2)
Requires a minimum of 3 years’ job-related work experience in excess of degree requirements (Engineer 3)
Requires a minimum of 5 years’ job-related work experience in excess of degree requirements (Engineer Sr.)
Ability to communicate effectively
Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint experience
Ability to read and understand electrical one lines and drawings
Experience performing and evaluating Powerflow studies in transmission or distribution systems
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing situational awareness tools and/or coding
Experience with Seeq, PI, and/or Jira

Responsibilities

Evaluates large load interconnection studies for accuracy and compliance with company and NERC requirements
Performs Powerflow studies to assess the reliability of large load interconnection requests
Communicates company requirements to Transmission Service Providers and entities wishing to interconnect large loads in our system.
Performs regular and ad-hoc analyses of large load behavior and impacts on our markets and real-time reliability
Gains knowledge of relevant market rules and departmental procedures
Participates in cross-functional teams to ensure large loads are fully integrated into company models and systems
Is familiar with ProRelevant market rules and departmental procedures
Develops, enhances, and maintains tools and reports for company stakeholders that improve visibility and understanding of large load activity
Develops and sustains a high-level understanding of the organization’s competitive energy markets and their relationship to large load incentives and behavior
Works with senior engineers and management to propose and develop revisions to ERCOT protocols and guides that enhance the reliability of large loads in the company system
Supports staff representing company in technical committees and subcommittees
Provides presentations and participates in stakeholder meetings with company personnel and Market Participants
Provides training on large-load topics to company management and teams
Serves as a subject matter expert on large load topics
Regularly provides presentations and participates in stakeholder meetings with company personnel and Market Participants
Develop team procedures and documentation in collaboration with management
Provides training and guidance to less experienced engineers
May lead cross-functional teams to ensure large loads are fully integrated into company models and systems
Works proactively with upper management to plan and execute the company’s mission and initiatives relating to large load integration