Senior Planning Engineer

2 weeks ago


Abilene, Texas, United States Ercot Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Planning Engineer to join our team at ERCOT. As a key member of our planning department, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the Texas power grid.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the planning and operation of the electric power system.
  • Design and perform steady-state analyses using power flow models (PSSE, VSAT, or Powerworld).
  • Develop and implement production cost modeling (UPLAN) studies to accomplish transmission planning.
  • Assist in developing improvements to transmission planning and market forecasting processes.
  • Develop tools and procedures to monitor and control the system.
  • Analyze simulated or actual operating results.
  • Assist in providing input and analyses from planning perspective on market/protocol design issues.
  • Structure appropriate planning studies and sensitivity analyses to determine the need for improvements and evaluate proposed projects, including technical and financial analyses.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering.
  • Five (5) years of experience as Power Systems Engineer, Power Systems Analyst, Planning Engineer, Operations Engineer, or closely related position.
  • Experience in the electric utility industry with modeling, simulation, load forecasting, and analysis of system events.
What We Offer

ERCOT offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from qualified candidates who share our values.



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