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$87k–$120k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 32d ago
~12 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Real Time Power Engineer provides engineering analysis and technical support to ensure the reliable operation of the electric power grid. They work closely with system operators to perform power flow studies, stability assessments, and maintain situational awareness of grid conditions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and possess the ability to obtain NERC Reliability Coordinator System Operator Certification. The role requires proficiency in grid applications and the willingness to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.
Full job description
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.
Real Time Power Engineer provides engineering analysis and technical support to ensure continuing reliable operations of the electric power grid in compliance with NERC Standards, ERCOT Protocols and Market Guides. Provides electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the planning and operation of the electric power system. Implements appropriate system modeling, develops tools and procedures to monitor and control the system, performs system studies, analyzes simulated or actual operating results, develops solutions to current or future system issues, and appropriately reports findings and recommendations.
Works closely with the ERCOT Control Room System Operators providing engineering support through execution of power flow studies, stability assessments, outage coordination support, system applications support, and troubleshooting of all software tools to maintain impeccable situational awareness
Maintains high-quality, continuous execution of the online ERCOT State Estimator, Real-Time Contingency Analysis, and Voltage/Transient Stability Analysis tools
Must be able to think and react quickly in a high-stress, high-urgency environment
Performs independent engineering studies including power flow and stability analysis utilizing advanced applications
Assesses grid conditions and recommends appropriate action based on engineering studies
Develops and authors appropriate management plans for mitigation of temporary and ongoing grid vulnerabilities
Identifies network model and applications quality issues and works with ERCOT support groups to resolve associated problems
Assists with execution of ERCOT System Operations procedures and recommends improvements if needed
Works side-by-side with ERCOT System Operators and in direct communication with ERCOT Market Participants to maintain reliability and security of the ERCOT Interconnection
Gathers information and notifies ERCOT management and engineering support groups of noteworthy grid events and incidents
Troubleshoots all situational awareness tools available to Control Room staff
Logs information regarding grid conditions to continually track the status of the ERCOT Interconnection and highlight recurring concerns
Supports the ERCOT Network Model database load process
Processes off-hours ERCOT Outage Scheduler submissions as needed
Prepares daily/regular reports to inform ERCOT departments of current grid status and recent developments
Serves as subject matter expert for System Operations Support cross-training and project assistance
Must be able to quickly develop proficiency with grid applications, particularly Alstom EMS Suite, Powertech DSATools, and ABB MMS Suite
Expertise with MS Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel including macros and some VBA coding
Must be able to obtain NERC Reliability Coordinator System Operator Certification within first 6 months of employment
Willingness to work a rotating 12-hour shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Experience - Engineer 1 requirements
No minimum work experience required
Experience - Engineer 2 requirements
Minimum 1 year experience as a power system engineer or equivalent industry experience
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Experience within the electric utility industry
Experience with power flow analysis software. Examples include: Powerworld or PSSE
Experience working with EMS (State Estimator, Realtime Contingency Analysis, Voltage and Transient Stability Analysis).
Experience with any of the following: VBA, Python, SQL.
Salary and level will be based on overall experience as determined by ERCOT.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering or related field (Required)
or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required
CERTIFICATION
NERC Reliability Coordinator System Operator Certification (Preferred)
Physical Work Location: Onsite / Taylor, TX
The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time. #LI-Remote, #LI-MH1
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.
Expected Salary Range:
$87,000 - $120,000
Related keywords
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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 27 million Texas customers - representing about 90 percent of the state's electric load. As the independent system operator (ISO) for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more than 54,100 miles of transmission lines and 1,250+ generation units, including Private Use Networks. ERCOT also performs financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers retail switching for 8 million premises in competitive choice areas. ERCOT is a membership-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature.
ERCOT's members include consumers, cooperatives, generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers), and municipal-owned electric utilities.
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