Position Summary
As part of our Transmission Planning team at Oncor, the Engineer will analyze Oncor's transmission system using computer simulation to determine the system's performance under both existing and expected future conditions. This role projects performance compared to Reliability Standards established by the North America Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to ensure proper operation. If performance is unacceptable, construction projects to upgrade the system or changes in operation are developed and proposed to management for approval. This position also initiates projects to support transmission operations, to serve new Oncor and customer-owned substations and to connect new generating stations. Approved projects are monitored and supported through the design, regulatory approval from the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and construction phases.
The Asset Planning team provides the cost-effective engineering solutions needed for upgrading, expanding, repairing, maintaining and reliably operating the power system assets safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements.
We are considering applicants with multiple experience levels and skills. Please see below for minimum requirements for each level below.
Key Responsibilities:
Other duties may be assigned. Directly or through others, the incumbent:
- Accurately develop and maintain complex computer models of the transmission system for use in simulating the current and future operation of the transmission system.
- Evaluate and validate models to improve Transmission model quality.
- Effectively communicate and resolve issues with other groups inside of Oncor and outside groups such as ERCOT, other Transmission Service Providers (TSPs).
- Participate in ERCOT working group meetings and case building efforts.
- Prepare technical reports for internal stakeholders and help maintain internal data.
- Analyze the performance of the transmission system and compare the performance to the NERC and ERCOT Reliability Standards.
- Prepare plans and operating actions needed to ensure compliance with the Reliability Standards consistent with good engineering practices and personnel and public safety requirements and effectively document these plans and operating actions and present them to management for approval.
- Prepare plans to provide transmission service to transmission customers such as generation developers, other Transmission Service Providers (TSPs) and retail customers.
- Support transmission operations as required.
- Effectively manage a significant number of assignments while maintaining work quality, reliability and volume.
- Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.
Skills:
- Displaying considerable interpersonal, team building and organizational skills.
- Using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint with high level proficiency.
- Familiar with automating/programming.
Education
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering and 2+ years of Engineering experience is required.
- Familiar with ERCOT Power Market.
- Familiar with ERCOT practices associated with ERCOT transmission modeling and power flow assessment, including the ERCOT Planning, Operating Guide and Protocols.
Staff Engineer requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering and 4+ years of Engineering experience is required.
Senior Engineer requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering and 6+ years of Engineering experience is required.
Experience
- Applicants with experience in Transmission Operations Modeling or the ERCOT Network Model Management Systems (NMMS) are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants with experience in transmission planning and use of power simulator tools are encouraged to apply.
- Familiar with the Oncor transmission system.
Other knowledge:
- Applicants with knowledge of independent system operators (ISO) such as ERCOT, PJM Interconnection LLC (PJM), Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), New England Independent System Operator (NEISO), Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) are encouraged to apply.
Measures of Success:
- Creating, reviewing, modifying and editing technical documents in a very effective manner.
- Handling oral and written communication with considerable proficiency.
- Working proficiently as an individual contributor or a team member.
Oncor Electric Delivery
1616 Woodall Rogers Freeway
Dallas
Texas United States
www.oncor.com
