Power Systems Engineer

Job Title: Power Systems Engineer
Contract : 12 Months

Location : Remote

Job Purpose

• Provides engineering analysis and technical support to ensure the reliable interconnection of new generators to the ERCOT system in compliance with NERC Standards, ERCOT Protocols, Planning Guide, and Market Guides.

Job Summary

• Provides electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the interconnection of new generation resources and future planning of the electric power system. Implements appropriate system modeling, develops tools and procedures to perform system studies, analyzes simulated or actual operating results, develop solutions to current or future system issues, and appropriately reports findings and recommendations.
• Analyzes the results of simulated power system studies and may compare to actual operating data to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Performs powerflow studies as required to analyze the feasibility of proposed generation interconnections.
• Reviews interconnection applications to ensure compliance with ERCOT Planning Guides, Protocols, and technical requirements prior to approval
• Identifies process improvements for interconnection study workflows, data management, and stakeholder communication.
• Communicates requirements and results to all internal and external stakeholders in the interconnection process.
• Tracks project milestones from study request through commercial operation, maintaining alignment with interconnection queue procedures

Education

• 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 Experience:

• For entry level - Less than one year experience (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of progressively responsible experience in electric utility industry.
• For level 2 – 2 years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility industry.

Nice to Have Work Experience:

• Some experience within the electric utility industry.
• Experience running power system load flow studies in PSSE.
• Experience running transfer analysis systems studies.
• Ability to clearly communicate requirements and other technical information.
• Ability to write technical reports of in-depth analysis completed.
• Experience with Python, VBA, or another programming language.
• Experience creating queries in Access, Oracle, or SQL.
• Experience using TARA