Supervisor - Large Generation Interconnections

About the Role

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform where employees collaborate to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market using 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, as it is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for hiring, coaching, training, and performance management of staff
• Leads team responsible for coordinating the interconnection and modeling of large Generation Resources (10 MW and larger) into the ERCOT System
• Oversees review of ERCOT screening studies, Full Interconnection Study (FIS) scope and study approval, review of the Standard Generation Interconnection Agreement, protocol compliance review, development and approval of modeling data for all phases of the interconnection
• Supports Network Modeling for modeling the Generation Resource in the NMMS model, Commissioning Plan review, and Part 1, 2, and 3 checklist completion and approval
• Interfaces with Market Participants and communicates ERCOT requirements
• Provides staff support to ROS working groups in development of planning databases (SSWG, SPWG, and DWG) and coordinates regular updates of these datasets
• Develops and maintains databases for Resource Entity modeling for existing and future resources to ensure consistency of similar data across multiple departments
• Supports development of new or revised models to reflect new technology or business processes
• Represents ERCOT in technical committees and subcommittees, as well as state and national policy groups such as the North American Reliability Council (NERC) and the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB)
• May serve as expert witness on ERCOT generation interconnection matters
• Works proactively with upper management to plan and execute ERCOT’s mission and initiatives relating to generation interconnections
• Supervises a professional staff to accomplish the department’s mission
• Provides mentorship to and ensures development of professional staff
• Participates in development and administration of department budget and financial goals
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field (Required)
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Preferred)
• A combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience in excess of degree requirements
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in transmission planning/analysis, grid operations, network modeling, or a related field in excess of degree requirements
• Minimum years of job-related experience can include time in leadership roles

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year in a leadership role

Schedule

Employees will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at minimum 2 days per week, or more, as needed based on business needs. On-site schedules are flexible or may be rotated based on business needs as determined by the Manager. Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence. Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time.

Pay

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