As a Power Systems Modeling Engineer you will develop transmission system models used in both real time operations and in transmission planning. These models support the delivery of power to everyone in the ERCOT grid and the planning of billions of dollars of transmission system projects. You will be joining a team that performs industry leading power systems modeling and model management. In power systems modeling you will develop real-time operational models in conjunction with ERCOT transmission service providers. You will also help improve system modeling processes and develop software tools to manage and validate model data. Good communication skills will be needed as this role will involve working with numerous internal and external stakeholders to build transmission system models.
ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES
Network Model Development
- Develops operations models from the Network Model Management System (NMMS)
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Works with the Network Data Support Working Group (NDSWG) members on operational model data exchange and transmission network model maintenance in NMMS
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Reviews generator and transmission equipment data submitted by resource entities and works with resource entities to correct invalid model data
Modeling Application Support
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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
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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
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Develops rules to validate data submissions in operations and planning models using SQL
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Manage projects to upgrade the NMMS applications to implement desired new functionality, reviews system patches, and helps administers servers
Other Responsibilities
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Provides training and mentoring of members of the Engineering Development Program (EDP)
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Works closely with ERCOT Network Model Maintenance, Network Model Coordination, Resource Integration, System Operations, System Planning, Forward Markets, Client Services, and Grid Applications Development
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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
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Reviews changes to NERC standards to assess if changes to modeling methodologies are needed
EDUCATION
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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.
REQUIRED SKILLS
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Has experience with developing and maintaining software at least one of the following programming languages or equivalent: Python, Java, or C#
PREFERRED SKILLS
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Has experience with at least one of the following power system simulators or equivalent: PowerWorld, PSS/E, ASPEN One-liner
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Experience with SQL
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Experience with software tools like Git/BitBucket and Jira
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Strong communication skills
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Able and comfortable with working independently, managing projects, and stakeholder groups
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- 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.
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Texas United States
www.ercot.com
