Description
JOB SUMMARY
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.
Level 2 & 3:
- 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.
Senior Level: includes all of the above in addition to:
- 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.
Contact
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Texas United States
www.ercot.com
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