ERCOT · 2 months ago
Planning Engineer SR - Operations Stability
Taylor, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$99K/yr - $168K/yr
3+ years expERCOT is a dynamic organization focused on building the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market. The Planning Engineer will provide electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the planning and operations of the electric power system while developing solutions to current or future system stability issues.
Energy
Responsibilities
Provides electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the planning and operations of the electric power system
Implements appropriate system modeling, develops tools and procedures to monitor and control the system, performs system stability assessment, analyzes simulated or actual operating results, develops solutions to current or future system stability issues, and appropriately reports findings and recommendations
Designs and performs steady-state analyses and dynamic contingency analyses using power system simulation models (PSSE, VSAT, or TSAT) under the direction of a senior level engineer or management
Runs appropriate scenarios and input variations to result in robust results, analyzes study accuracy and assigns confidence metrics, helps formulate conclusions and recommendations, prepares reports and presentations
Structures appropriate stability studies to determine the system operating limits
Assists in the preparation of study reports and procedures for ERCOT management, NERC, and other entities
Reviews stakeholder reports to ensure appropriate technical content and accuracy
Typically works independently on assignments and projects
Serves as a technical Subject Matter Expert for the department
Makes independent decisions except in instances of unusually complex engineering scenarios
Works on the most complex engineering issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Has the ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
May coordinate, provide presentations and participate in stakeholder meetings with ERCOT personnel, Market Participants and industry Regulatory agencies
Fosters and leverages strong working relationships with team and other internal departments
Lends professional expertise to guide projects and help teammates assigned by manager
Acts as mentor and advisor to less experienced engineers/analysts
Leads multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and perform studies
Demonstrates skills as an expert user of power system software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and database programs
Maintains knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering or related field
Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience as a power system engineer or similar type role
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience as a power system engineer or similar type role within the electric utility industry
Knowledgeable in the dynamic modeling of power system especially inverter-base resources deployed in solar, wind, and battery plants
Experience performing large-scale dynamic stability analyses using power system simulation tools (TSAT, PSSE etc.)
Experience evaluating and updating power system dynamic models, especially inverter-based resources models
Experience programming and developing simulation automation tools (Python)
Experience assisting in the development of improvements to transmission planning processes and familiarity with NERC reliability standards
Preferred
Experience with controls and power electronics modelling of power electronics loads like power supplies, UPS, and electrolyzes
Experience with PSCAD for modelling and simulations of invert-based resources
Experience performing post dynamic event analysis and dynamic model validation using PMU and/or DFR data
Experience with the Energy Management System (EMS)
Understanding of and direct experience with IEEE 2800
Company
ERCOT
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 24 million Texas customers.
501-1000 employees
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