Renewable Forecast Meteorologist (Hybrid)

ERCOT • Taylor, TX

23h • $94,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

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.
Meteorologist conducts weather forecasting for the ERCOT service area. Provides oversight of short-term weather forecasting including communication of this information and resulting implications to System Operations. Focus will be with wind and solar impacts on renewable generation; however, an understanding and occasional participation in general weather forecasting and load forecasting is expected

Requirements

• Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
• Requires minimum 5 years progressively responsible experience in operational meteorology and weather risk analysis
• Requires proficiency in MS Office application suite, specifically Excel
• Bachelor's Degree: Meteorology or related field (Required)
• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with solar and wind forecasting techniques
• Computer programming knowledge or experience with Python and AI tools
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with power systems grid operations and assessing impact of weather conditions on load
• Master's Degree: Meteorology or related field (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Focused forecasting on weather conditions relating to renewable energy; however, collaboration with the load forecasting meteorologist and the general operational meteorologist is essential as a part of the net load forecast
• Broadly applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession. A seasoned, experienced professional with an in-depth/full understanding of area of specialization.
• May provide recommendations regarding issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Wide latitude for decisions within assignments, programs, and projects; impact is generally limited to the project or department.
• Acts as a resource to advise and may at times lead the work of lower level professional and/or support employees. Generally represents the department on projects and may perform in a project leadership role.
• Serves as the recognized technical expert within the field of Meteorology both inside and outside the organization
• Resolves issues of diverse scope and demonstrates sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Maintains and expands strong professional relationships both internally and externally
• May serve as the representative on cross-functional teams and projects
• Maintains knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices
• Communicates results to appropriate stakeholders, including maintaining regular communication with the management team, providing relevant information to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements
• Responds to executive and management inquiries and special reporting requests
• Demonstrates skills as an expert user of software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and forecasting models
• Continually monitors current weather conditions and discusses changing weather conditions, especially fronts, cloud cover, wind, and precipitation, and the potential impacts on renewable generation and load with System Operations
• Gathers and analyzes meteorological data from public and private sources. Use all sources to develop a short-term wind and solar weather forecast. Notify System Operations of any significant changes to forecast
• Collaborates on current and next day load forecasts during day shift
• Maintains and develops tools that visualize current and future weather conditions
• Supports need for mid- and long-term weather information, including mid-term wind and solar outlooks
• Calls attention to high-impact weather features beyond the short term, including strong fronts, severe weather, and icing potential
• Calculates error metrics for previous day’s weather forecasts from vendors and own weather forecast
• Compare forecasted weather conditions with actual values from the previous overnight period
• Collaborate renewable forecast vendor analysis with the resource forecasting team
• Prepares a brief weather discussion for the next seven days, paying particular attention to dynamic weather (e.g. fronts) and communicates with Manager of Load Forecasting, Manager of System Operations and the day shift supervisor as appropriate

Benefits

• ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior