Senior Power System Engineer - Renewable Forecasting and Analysis

ERCOT•Taylor, TX

2d•$110,000 - $151,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides electrical engineering analysis and technical support for reliable planning and operation of the electric power grid, in compliance with NERC Standards, ERCOT Protocols, Market Guides, and organizational policies. The role supports development, evaluation, and operational use of wind and solar forecasts, including forecast performance analysis and reporting, renewable telemetry data quality, Pay-for-Performance (P4P) evaluation, and coordination with ERCOT meteorologists and control room staff. At the senior level, serves as a technical subject matter expert for renewable forecasting and leads the development and enhancement of operationally reliable wind and solar forecasts. The role applies data analysis, statistical, and AI/ML techniques; leads forecast performance analysis and reporting; evaluates probabilistic forecasts and renewable parameters; and leads telemetry and P4P analysis. It also evaluates vendor forecast products, coordinates forecasting matters with meteorologists and control room staff, leads cross-functional teams, participates in stakeholder meetings, and mentors less experienced engineers and analysts. The position is hybrid in Taylor, Texas, with two days per week at the work location. The expected salary range is $110,000–$151,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
At the senior level, at least five years of job-related work experience beyond degree requirements.
Ability to apply data analysis, statistical, and AI/ML techniques to evaluate and improve wind and solar forecasts.
Ability to analyze forecast performance, renewable telemetry data quality, and P4P evaluation.
Ability to use power system software and database programs.
Professional Engineer (PE) certification is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical engineering analysis and provide technical support for reliable power grid planning and operations.
Develop, evaluate, and support operational use of wind and solar forecasts.
Analyze wind and solar forecast performance, define analytical methods, and ensure forecasting reports are accurate.
Apply data analysis, statistical, and AI/ML techniques to evaluate and improve in-house wind and solar forecast models.
Evaluate and refine probabilistic forecasts and their integration into ERCOT methodologies.
Lead evaluation and tuning of renewable parameters in ERCOT applications.
Analyze renewable telemetry performance and data quality, and develop tools and processes to detect and correct data issues.
Lead Pay-for-Performance (P4P) evaluation analyses and contribute to improvements in the P4P methodology.
Identify and scope new forecasting use cases and emerging forecast product types.
Technically evaluate vendor forecast products and performance in support of procurement and service-level agreement monitoring.
Coordinate renewable forecasting matters between ERCOT meteorologists and control room staff, and define requirements for Forecast Presentation Platform enhancements.
Lead multifunctional teams and participate in stakeholder meetings with ERCOT personnel, Market Participants, and regulatory agencies.
Mentor and advise less experienced engineers and analysts.
Make independent decisions and resolve complex issues using power system software, database programs, and knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
Perform work in accordance with applicable regulations, NERC Standards, ERCOT Protocols, Market Guides, and organizational policies and procedures.