ERCOT · 6 hours ago
Power Systems Engineer Lead - Dynamic Studies
Taylor, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $223K/yr
10+ years expERCOT is a company focused on the Texas power grid and wholesale market, seeking to build solutions for energy challenges. The Power Systems Engineer Lead will provide electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the electric power system, including system modeling and analysis to develop solutions for current and future system issues.
Energy
Responsibilities
Designs and performs steady-state analyses, dynamic stability analyses, and electromagnetic transient analyses using power system simulation models (PSSE, VSAT, TSAT, PowerWorld, and/or PSCAD) 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 planning studies and sensitivity analyses to determine the need for improvements and evaluate proposed projects, including technical and financial analyses
Helps develop improvements to transmission planning and market forecasting processes
Assists in providing input and analyses from the planning perspective on market/protocol design issues
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
Assists market participants to update power system dynamic models
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
Independently defines problem statements, study scope, and analytical approaches for complex, ambiguous issues where established procedures may not exist
Leads and delivers highly complex studies and projects of diverse scope, exercising sound judgment in selecting methods, assumptions, and solution strategies
Provides technical recommendations on issues that extend beyond standard practices, influencing project, program, or departmental outcomes
Serves as a recognized technical authority and primary point of contact, frequently engaging with Market Participants, TSPs, and external stakeholders
Operates with wide latitude in decision-making within assigned programs and projects; work is reviewed primarily for alignment with objectives and outcomes
Works independently with minimal supervision; receives general direction on new or strategic assignments
Acts as a lead engineer and resource to senior and junior staff, guiding, reviewing, and at times directing technical work
Represents the organization in project leadership roles and high-impact stakeholder or inter-organizational forums
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
Engineer 2 – Minimum 1 to 2 years (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of progressively responsible experience as a power system engineer or similar type role. Experience within the electric utility industry preferred
Engineer 3 - Minimum 3 years (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of progressively responsible experience as a power system engineer or similar type role. Experience within the electric utility industry preferred
Senior level: Engineer, Sr. - Minimum 5 years (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of progressively responsible experience as a power system engineer or similar type role within the electric utility industry
Lead: - Minimum 10 years (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of progressively responsible experience as a power system engineer or similar type role within the electric utility industry
Preferred
Experience conducting dynamic model quality test and review of performance response of generators
Experience performing large-scale dynamic stability analyses using power system simulation tools (PSSE, TSAT, PowerWorld)
Experience with EMT simulation tools (PSCAD), especially for large-scale system analysis
Experience evaluating and updating power system dynamic models
Experience analyzing large load dynamic behavior (e.g., data centers, traditional industrial loads) and assessing system impacts
Experience programming and developing simulation automation tools (Python)
Experience assessing and mitigating sub-synchronous oscillation issues
Experience assisting in the development of improvements to transmission planning processes and familiarity with NERC reliability standards
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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