Regional Transmission Planning Engineer 2
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.
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
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
