Supervisor - Engineering (Large Load Batch Studies)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

This role leads a team that develops and coordinates ERCOT's Large Load Batch planning studies, identifying transmission projects to address near- and long-term reliability needs, while serving as the recognized technical expert for the department both within and outside the organization.

• Leads a team that develops and coordinates the ERCOT Large Load Batch planning studies and identifies transmission projects to address the near and long-term reliability needs
• Structures appropriate planning studies and sensitivity analyses to determine the need for improvements and evaluates proposed projects, including technical and financial analyses
• Serves as the recognized technical expert for the department within and outside the organization
• Provides on-the-job training, mentoring or oversight of the work of other engineers/analysts as required
• Collaborates with other ERCOT departments to select and implement system changes as needed
• Communicates results of analyses to appropriate stakeholders, including maintaining regular communication with the management team, providing relevant information to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements
• Examines, analyzes, and determines efficiency improvements for departmental processes and procedures
• Serves as the departmental representative on cross-functional teams, proactively providing technical, business, and policy guidance
• Serves as quality assurance and best practices resource within and outside of the department
• Builds strong professional relationships both internally and externally
• Leads the work of projects and audits as assigned by management
• May prepare reports and presentations to stakeholder bodies, the ERCOT Board of Directors and regulatory agencies, including preparing testimony

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in system planning
• Prior experience supervising or leading a team or project preferred
• Experience programming and developing simulation automation tools (Python) preferred
• Experience assisting in the development of improvements to transmission planning processes and familiarity with NERC reliability standards preferred

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering or related field (Required), or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

PE Professional Engineer (Preferred)

Pay

Expected Salary Range $144,000 - $198,000