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Operations Engineer, Sr.
- ERCOT (Taylor, TX)
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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.
WORKSITE:
2705 West Lake Drive, Taylor, Texas, 76574, United States
OFFERED WAGE: $163,363.00 per year
JOB DUTIES:
Apply principles of electrical engineering and the electric power industry to provide 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. Provide electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the planning and operation of the electric power system. Participate in multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and perform studies. Implement appropriate system modeling. Develop tools and procedures to monitor and control the system and to enhance system reliability and departmental efficiencies. Perform system studies, analyze simulated or actual operating results, and develop solutions to current or future system issues. Serve as Subject Matter Expert for the department. Address the most complex engineering issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Coordinate and provide presentations and participate in stakeholder meetings with ERCOT personnel, market participants, and industry regulatory agencies. Guide projects and serve as a mentor to less experienced engineers/analysts. Maintain knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices.
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of experience as Operations Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, or System Planning Engineer.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The five (5) years of experience as Operations Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, or System Planning Engineer must have been in the electric utility industry.
OTHER:
May Telecommute 2-3 days from within the State of Texas.
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ERCOT 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.
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