Regional Transmission Planning Engineer 2

ERCOT•Taylor, TX

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. JOB SUMMARY Provide engineering analysis and technical support to ensure continuing reliable operations of the electric power grid in compliance with NERC standards and ERCOT market rules. Provide electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the planning and operation of the electric power system. 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. JOB DUTIES Understand and apply principles, theories, and concepts related to the engineering profession and ERCOT culture. Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Design and perform steady-state contingency analyses using power flow models (PowerWorld, PSSE, etc.) under the direction of a senior-level engineer and/or management. Structure planning studies and sensitivity analyses to determine the need for transmission improvements and to evaluate proposed projects, including technical and financial analyses. Assist, guide, and mentor lower-level engineers, as appropriate. Assist in providing input and analyses on market rules issues related to transmission planning, as appropriate. Assist in providing market simulation/forecasting and transmission planning analyses to support other ERCOT activities, as appropriate. Impact is generally limited to specific assignments or projects.

Requirements

Engineer 2: Minimum 1 year of experience as a power system engineer or similar type role.
Experience within the electric utility industry preferred.
Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering or related field, or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields (Required)

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide engineering analysis and technical support to ensure continuing reliable operations of the electric power grid in compliance with NERC standards and ERCOT market rules.
Provide electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the planning and operation of the electric power system.
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.
Understand and apply principles, theories, and concepts related to the engineering profession and ERCOT culture.
Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Design and perform steady-state contingency analyses using power flow models (PowerWorld, PSSE, etc.) under the direction of a senior-level engineer and/or management.
Structure planning studies and sensitivity analyses to determine the need for transmission improvements and to evaluate proposed projects, including technical and financial analyses.
Assist, guide, and mentor lower-level engineers, as appropriate.
Assist in providing input and analyses on market rules issues related to transmission planning, as appropriate.
Assist in providing market simulation/forecasting and transmission planning analyses to support other ERCOT activities, as appropriate.

Benefits

ERCOT offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan.
The medical, dental, vision, and quality-of-life benefits offered by ERCOT are second to none.
Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire.
Additionally, 401(k) plans are available to help employees plan for the future.
The ERCOT Internship Program provides college students the opportunity to develop their skills in a professional work environment.
Each intern will receive unique projects and assignments that aim to solve real challenges facing the electric industry.
ERCOT internships provide professional learning experiences that offer meaningful, practical work related to each student's desired career path.
Eligible candidates should be enrolled in an academic bachelors or post graduate degree program maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
The ERCOT Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a 12- to 16-month, self-paced program geared toward entry-level engineers looking to start a career in the power industry.
Through the program, an EDP Engineer receives one-on-one mentoring, specialized training, and exposure to the work performed by each of the engineering groups at ERCOT.
The program allows engineers to develop the fundamental skills necessary to reach their full potential while gaining an understanding of the types of engineering work ERCOT has to offer.
EDP management supports participants each step of the way as they progress through the program.
Upon completion, graduates are placed as full-time engineers within one of ERCOT’s engineering groups.
The GMS Development Program (GDP) is designed to provide entry-level and early career professionals with the skills necessary to become successful Power System and Computer Engineers.
The program, which is based in ERCOT’s Grid and Market Solutions (GMS) Department, will provide experience in day-to-day work and instruction in the fundamentals of electric power systems engineering, grid and market applications, software programming, and IT service and operations management.
The GDP offers one-on-one mentoring, training, field trips, and special assignments.
These assignments allow GDP engineers to become knowledgeable and familiar with the various business areas at ERCOT.
The GMS leadership team prepares GDP engineers for a future career at ERCOT in power systems and computer engineering.
The System Operator Development Program (ODP) is intended to combine real-time daily operations in an exciting work setting to prepare participants with the vital skills necessary to be successful in such a critical position — providing 24x7x365 on-demand support to manage the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers.
If you are new to the industry, this program introduces you to the Bulk Electric System by combining introductory courses with the NERC Certification Exam Preparation Program in preparation to pass the NERC Certification Exam.