ERCOT Operations Distribution Engineering Supervisor
Job in
Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78716, USA
Listing for:
ThinkBAC Consulting
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-11
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
ERCOT Operations Distribution Engineering ManagerLocation:
Austin, TX area - Hybrid Work Schedule & Relocation Assistance Available
Join a company on a mission to expand grid capacity and create a cleaner and stronger energy infrastructure in Texas with the addition of an Electric Utility Distribution Center Lead.
This is a vital role in driving the modernization and innovation of our distribution grid infrastructure. You will be responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing new technologies and solutions to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and resilience of the company's distribution grid management systems.
The company has a strong foundation and reputation of building energy infrastructure projects to support the grid in states like Texas. This includes transmission (t-line), regional control centers, and distribution systems with interconnects to various renewable energy technology platforms.
The position comes with a solid compensation package that includes multi-tier bonus structures and a strong benefits offering that competes with the leaders in their sector!
Responsibilities:
Supervise a team accountable for optimizing real-time power flow models, maintaining information registries, and managing distribution engineering based emergency grid faults/restorations (FLISR).Lead key aspects of the electrical distribution operations process including Outage Management (OMS), VOLT/VAR assessments, and Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS).Act as a Subject Matter Expert in the areas of systems restoration initiatives, contingency analysis, balancing grid load, and AMI optimization.Drive the analysis of current/emerging operational technologies (OT) in the electric power industry, with a focus on distribution grid modernization solutions like distributed energy resources (DERs) and advanced grid analytics.Collaborate with engineers, operations personnel, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of new technologies with existing DER infrastructure.Develop and implement training programs for internal staff on the use and benefits of new grid modernization technologies.Monitor and analyze the performance of implemented grid modernization solutions, tracking key metrics like reliability improvements, cost savings, and integration effectiveness.Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory developments related to grid modernization.Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Power Engineering or a related Engineering field.Minimum 4+ years of operational experience in the electric power industry, preferably in distribution operations or planning.Well versed in Outage Management (OMS), VOLT/VAR power assessments, and Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS).Strong understanding of electric power distribution systems and operations engineering principles - systems restoration initiatives, contingency analysis, balancing grid load, and AMI optimization.Experience with grid modernization technologies like smart meters, DERs, and advanced grid analytics (a plus).Experience with OSI (Open Systems International), GE Reliance, or related SCADA infrastructure.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Working knowledge of NERC operational compliance standards and its effect on electrical distribution management.Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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