ERCOT · 14 hours ago
Power Systems Modeling Engineer 3
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $132K/yr
3+ years expERCOT is a dynamic organization focused on the Texas power grid and wholesale market, seeking a Power Systems Modeling Engineer. This role involves developing transmission system models for operational and planning purposes, managing software tools, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance modeling processes.
Energy
Responsibilities
Develops operations models from the Network Model Management System (NMMS)
Works with the Network Data Support Working Group (NDSWG) members on operational model data exchange and transmission network model maintenance in NMMS
Reviews generator and transmission equipment data submitted by resource entities and works with resource entities to correct invalid model data
Manages transmission system model software infrastructure and develops tools to assist in managing transmission models which includes database infrastructure, model data exchange interfaces, and data export formats
Develops and maintains modeling software tools in Java, C# .NET, Python to validate transmission network and generator data submissions using electrical engineering principles by doing data comparison and validity checks, and to automate and perform system modeling
Develops rules to validate data submissions in operations and planning models using SQL
Manages projects to upgrade the NMMS applications to implement desired new functionality, reviews system patches, and help administer servers
Provides training and mentoring of members of the Engineering Development Program (EDP)
Works closely with ERCOT Network Model Maintenance, Network Model Coordination, Resource Integration, System Operations, System Planning, Forward Markets, Client Services, and Grid Applications Development
Reviews, drafts, and presents changes to the Protocols, Guides, procedures, training material for EDP and for Market Participants (MPs), and other supporting ERCOT documents related to system modeling
Reviews changes to NERC standards to assess if changes to modeling methodologies are needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or a combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with knowledge equivalent to a major in such fields
Has experience with developing and maintaining software at least one of the following programming languages or equivalent: C#, Java, Python
Level 1: No minimum work experience required in excess of degree requirements
Level 2: Requires minimum 1 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Level 3: Requires minimum 3 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Sr level: Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Preferred
Has experience with at least one of the following power system simulators or equivalent: PowerWorld, PSS/E, ASPEN One-liner
Experience with SQL
Experience with software tools like Git/BitBucket and Jira
Strong communication skills
Able and comfortable with working independently, managing projects, and stakeholder groups
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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