<div>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.</div>Power Engineer for Large Load Integration provides engineering support and analysis for the integration of large flexible loads into the ERCOT System. Reviews interconnection studies for large loads and interfaces with Transmission Service Providers to ensure compliance with ERCOT and NERC requirements. Performs regular and ad-hoc analyses of large load consumption behaviors and their impact on the reliability of the ERCOT interconnection. Develop appropriate tools, displays, policies and procedures to ensure reliable integration of large loads. Serves as a subject matter expert on large load-related topics to ERCOT management and other ERCOT teams.JOB DUTIES<ul><li>Serves as a subject matter expert on large load topics</li><li>Regularly provides presentations and participates in stakeholder meetings with ERCOT personnel and Market Participants</li><li>Develops team procedures and documentation in collaboration with management</li><li>Provides training and guidance to less experienced engineers</li><li>May lead cross-functional teams to ensure large loads are fully integrated into ERCOT models and systems</li><li>Works proactively with upper management to plan and execute ERCOT’s mission and initiatives relating to large load integration Evaluates large load interconnection studies for accuracy and compliance with ERCOT and NERC requirements</li><li>May perform power flow studies to assess the reliability of large load interconnection requests</li><li>Communicates ERCOT requirements to Transmission Service Providers and entities wishing to interconnect large loads in ERCOT</li><li>Performs regular and ad-hoc analyses of large load behavior and impacts on ERCOT markets and real-time reliability</li><li>Participates in cross-functional teams to ensure large loads are fully integrated into ERCOT models and systems</li><li>Gains knowledge of relevant market rules and departmental procedures</li><li>Develops, enhances, and maintains tools and reports for ERCOT stakeholders that improve visibility and understanding of large load activity</li><li>Develops and sustains a high-level understanding of ERCOT’s competitive energy markets and their relationship to large load incentives and behavior</li><li>Works with senior engineers and management to propose and develop revisions to ERCOT protocols and guides that enhance the reliability of large loads in the ERCOT system</li><li>Supports staff representing ERCOT in technical committees and subcommittees</li><li>May provide presentations and participate in stakeholder meetings with ERCOT personnel and Market Participants</li><li>May provide training on large load topics to ERCOT management and teams</li></ul>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE<ul><li>Minimum 5 years experience as a power system engineer or similar type role within the electric utility industry</li><li>Experience performing and evaluating power flow studies in transmission or distribution systems</li><li>Ability to read and understand electrical one lines and drawings</li><li>Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint experience</li></ul>Salary and level will be based on overall experience as determined by ERCOT.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE<ul><li>Strong communication skills and ability to take initiative on tasks</li><li>Experience with Python, Seeq, PI, and/or Jira</li><li>Experience developing situational awareness tools and/or coding</li><li>Modeling experience in the power industry</li><li>Heavy data analysis experience</li><li>Ability to work cross functionally with other departments.</li><li>Experience with PSSE or Powerworld</li></ul>EDUCATION<ul><li>Bachelors Degree: Engineering or related field (Required)</li><li>or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required</li></ul>WORK LOCATION – Taylor, TX:<ul><li>Employees will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at a minimum of 2 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management</li><li>On-site schedules are flexible or may be rotated based on business needs as determined by the Manager</li><li>Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence.  </li><li>Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time</li></ul>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-Hybrid, #LI-MH1ERCOT 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:$99,111 - $168,446