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 diversity and inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We accept and celebrate those that join us and recognize that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. A diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.
ERCOT offers the flexibility to work both in and out of the office within the state of Texas, providing our employees with an enhanced work life balance.
Engineering support for the wholesale electricity market in Texas. Monitors system conditions and market performance. Works closely with both internal and external stakeholders concerning issues related to the wholesale market construct within the ERCOT Protocols. Helps ensure consistency and stability of the market. Acquires the skills and knowledge to provide engineering and analytical support for the wholesale market and grid operations. Prepares and validates models of the electric power systems. Applies principles of electricity market theory to understand market behavior and outcomes. Investigates methods for data analysis to develop improved analytical tools. Monitors and analyzes the wholesale electricity market. Generates and maintains market reports per requests and protocols. Assists the management team and senior experts in providing technical assistance to PUCT, industry and stakeholder groups. Recommends, reviews and tests proposed changes to the ERCOT wholesale market systems and design. Under supervision, helps to ensure all wholesale market activities have been successfully completed per protocols and works closely with Market Participants to resolve issues concerning wholesale market and grid operations.
JOB DUTIES
- Understands and applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and ERCOT's culture.
- Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
- Impact is generally limited to specific assignments or projects.
- May respond to inquiries and/or provide assistance and/or guidance to lower-level workers.
ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES
- Develops knowledge of the demand response services administered by ERCOT to support Market Participant business needs
- Assists in monitoring and analyzing the various demand response services administered by ERCOT
- Acquires the skill and knowledge of ERCOT procedures and business functions related wholesale market and grid operations using power engineering knowledge
- Attends stakeholder, industry, and PUCT meetings under the direction of the ERCOT management team
- Monitors and analyzes the ERCOT wholesale market and recommends design/system modifications and enhancements as needed
- Develops and maintains extensive knowledge of the wholesale market and ERCOT grid operations in order to support Market Participant business needs
- Anticipates and resolves issues within the ERCOT wholesale market and grid operations using power engineering knowledge and experience
- Generates and maintains market reports per requests and protocols
- Proposes and creates new solutions for data acquisition and reporting
- Assists the management team and senior experts in providing technical assistance to PUCT, industry and Stakeholder groups
- Attends stakeholder, industry, and PUCT meetings and provides input when requested
- Uses judgment and provides remedies for Market Participants disputes within the ERCOT market
- Addresses Market Participant questions pertaining to the daily market and grid operations activities
- Works independently and escalates issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager in a timely manner when necessary
- Develops strong working relationships with other internal departments
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Level 2: Requires minimum 1 year job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
- Level 3: Requires minimum 3 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Salary and level will be based on overall experience as determined by ERCOT.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge and experience in the field of Demand Response.
- Knowledge and experience working with electrical distribution systems (25 KV and under) and/or Distributed Energy Resources (DER’s).
- Experience facilitating revisions to Protocol and Other Binding Document language through internal processes, including project requirements, implementation, and testing.
- Performing Protocol, Other Binding Document, and general reporting audit functions.
- Demonstrates proficient technical skills with common business applications such as SQL, EXCEL, and PowerPoint.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering (Required)
- or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required
WORK LOCATION – Taylor, TX:
- Employees will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at minimum 2 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management
- On-site schedules are flexible or may be rotated based on business needs as determined by the Manager
- Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence.
- Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time
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-MH1
Expected Salary Range:
$82,344 - $131,720
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