Generation Integration Engineer

Position: Generation Integration Engineer 2
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Taylor, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R2128

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.

Generation Integration Engineer – Small Generation is responsible for coordinating the integration of generation and energy storage resources into the ERCOT System from the initial application for entry into the Generation Interconnection or Change Request (GINR) process to the approval for commercial operations. This responsibility will include performing security screening studies, reviewing and approving Full Interconnection Study (FIS) scope and study reports, reviewing small generator System Impact Studies, reviewing ERCOT Provisional Conditions for Interconnection and Operation of Qualified Distribution Generation Resources (DGRs), review of the Standard Generation Interconnection Agreement (SGIA), review of compliance with ERCOT protocols and market rules, development and approval of modeling data for all phases of the interconnection, support for modeling the generation resource in the Network Model Management System (NMMS) model, Commissioning Plan review and Energization, Synchronization, and Commissioning checklist completion.
* Analyzes transmission network data including Transmission and Generation element parameters
* Works closely with ERCOT System Operations, System Operations Support, Market Operating Services Support, Client Services, System Planning and Metering
* Works with EMS and Transmission Planning load flow, Locational Marginal Pricing (LMP), and other analysis software to provide accurate power system models and associated cases
* Supports detailed model changes delivered by Network Operations Model Change Requests (NOMCRs) and Planning Model Change Requests (PMCRs) to maintain an accurate Network Operations Model, Annual Planning and other models contained within the ERCOT modeling system
* Assists with the validation of the Network Model Management (NMMS) and Model On Demand (MOD) databases, testing of the models and associated power flows
* Creates and utilizes data mining mechanisms and techniques to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency
* Provides training and evaluation of members of the Engineering Development Program (EDP)
* Coordinates and works with the NDSWG (Network Data Support Working Group) members on data exchange and transmission network model maintenance via the NOMCR process
* Coordinates and works with the SSWG (Steady State Working Group) members on data exchange and transmission network model maintenance via the PMCR process
* Coordinates and works with the SPWG (System Protection Working Group) members on data exchange and transmission network model maintenance via ASPEN and PSSE change files
* Reviews new technology implementations that affect the model, suggesting and implementing methods to accurately model these technologies
* Develops, maintains, and supports database infrastructure, model data exchange interfaces, and data export formats
* Manage updates and upgrades of NMMS and MOD applications to specify and implement desired new functionality
* Reviews and develops methods to increase model accuracy including data comparisons and validity checks
* Reviews Contingencies, Special Protection Systems, Remedial Action…