JOB SUMMARY
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.
JOB DUTIES
- Understands the basic principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and learns how to apply them within the ERCOT culture.
- Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
- Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed.
ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES
- Analyzes transmission network data including Transmission and Generation element parameters
- Works closely with ERCOT System Operations, System Operations Support, Market Operating Services Support, Client Services, System Planning and Metering
- Works with Energy Management Systems and, Market Management Systems, and other analysis software to provide accurate power system models and associated cases
- Supports detailed model changes delivered by Network Operations Model Change Requests (NOMCRs) to maintain an accurate Network Operations Model, Annual Planning and other models contained within the ERCOT modeling system
- Assists with the validation of the Network Model Management (NMMS) and testing of the models and associated power flows
- Creates and utilizes data mining mechanisms and techniques to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency
- Provides training and evaluation of members of the Engineering Development Program (EDP)
- Coordinates and works with the NDSWG (Network Data Support Working Group) members on data exchange and transmission network model maintenance via the NOMCR process
- Reviews new technology implementations that affect the model, suggesting and implementing methods to accurately model these technologies
- Develops, maintains, and supports database infrastructure, model data exchange interfaces, and data export formats
- Manage updates and upgrades of NMMS applications to specify and implement desired new functionality
- Reviews and develops methods to increase model accuracy including data comparisons and validity checks
- Reviews Contingencies, Remedial Action Schemes, Remedial Action Plans, Mitigation Action Plans, Outages, and other issues that possibly affect models
- Reviews, drafts, and implements improvements to the modeling process
- Reviews, drafts, and presents changes to the Protocols, Guides, procedures, training material for EDP and for Market Participants (MPs), and other supporting ERCOT documents relative to modeling
- Develops, enhances, and maintains reports associated with Protocol and Guide compliance criteria
- Provide comments and SME review of relevant NERC Standards up to and including participation on NERC Standard Drafting teams
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 1 year experience as a power system engineer or similar type role
- Experience within the electric utility industry preferred
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
- PE Professional Engineer (Preferred)
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Texas United States
www.ercot.com
