Power Systems Engineer Sr - Grid Analysis

Job Summary

As a Grid Analysis Engineer at ERCOT, you will use advanced power‑flow models to evaluate and improve the reliability of the electric grid, support operational decision‑making, and act as a technical subject‑matter expert.

• Perform power‑flow simulations to evaluate Constraint Management Plans (CMPs) and Remedial Action Schemes (RASs) using tools such as Power World, PSSE, and VSAT.
• Conduct regional power‑transfer analysis to identify potential wide‑area cascading risks.
• Develop and maintain the ERCOT Black Start Plan from resource selection through restoration procedures.
• Evaluate the performance of generator and transmission equipment against reliability requirements and forecast future needs.
• Propose and implement reliability improvements, including rule or requirement changes.
• Design and perform steady‑state analyses under senior engineer guidance.
• Provide input and analyses on market/protocol design issues to support operations.
• Develop operations studies and sensitivity analyses to determine CMP necessity and power‑transfer interface requirements.
• Lead and mentor teams, coordinate stakeholder meetings, and present findings to ERCOT personnel and market participants.
• Maintain expertise in power‑system software, spreadsheets, and databases; stay current with industry trends.

• Education
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  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Graduate degree preferred).
• Experience
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  • Engineer I – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Engineer II – Minimum 1 to 2 years of progressive power‑system engineering experience.
  • Engineer III – Minimum 3 years of progressive power‑system engineering experience.
  • Senior Engineer – Minimum 5 years of power‑system engineering experience in the electric utility industry.
• Professional Engineer license preferred but not required.

• Power‑flow simulation experience.
• Programming or scripting experience.

Employees must be on site in Taylor, TX at least 2 days per week; flexible or rotated schedules may apply. Remote work from a Texas residence is also required.

Expected Salary Range: $109,000 – $150,000.

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.

ERCOT offers an extensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, long‑term and short‑term disability, long‑term care insurance, a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan. Full‑time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits from the first month following hire, and 401(k) plans are available to help employees plan for the future.