Advisor - Grid Interconnection

Austin, TX Full time

R2333

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. Creates and communicates a vision that anticipates, identifies, and explains challenges and opportunities in ERCOT’s grid interconnection, including Large Load interconnection. Develops approaches, processes, and engineering solutions that increase ERCOT’s capabilities in evaluating system performance, integrating emerging technologies, and ensuring system reliability. Exerts enterprise‑wide technical influence through advanced problem‑solving and subject matter expertise.

JOB DUTIES

Recognized as a subject matter expert with advanced technical skills and competencies; frequently contributes to the development of new theories and methods. Employs highly developed problem-resolution skills using professional concepts and ERCOT objectives to resolve complex issues. Exercises significant latitude in determining objectives, methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for assignments. Advises and leads work of lower-level engineers and provides program/project leadership within matrixed teams. Interacts with management and senior customers on matters requiring coordination across organizational boundaries. Develops methodologies, criteria, and modeling expectations for evaluating Generation Resource and Large Load interconnections, including modeling requirements for synchronous machines, inverter-based resources, and large industrial loads. Leads the technical development of new processes to enable the interconnection of large flexible loads and large loads co‑located with new generation. Develops and proposes new rules, guidelines, study practices, and modeling requirements for emerging technologies—including battery energy storage systems, hybrid resources, distributed generation, and large flexible loads—and supports Protocol and Guide Revision Requests through the ERCOT stakeholder process. Represents ERCOT in external technical forums, conferences, NERC groups, IEEE working groups, and ISO/RTO collaboration efforts by providing expertise on interconnection practices, system performance, stability criteria, and emerging technology impacts. Publishes conceptual papers, study methodology documents, and technical reports that advance industry understanding of interconnection studies, system analysis techniques, and modeling of emerging technologies. Mentors ERCOT engineers in advanced interconnection analysis techniques and provides coaching on interpretation of complex technical results and the development of high‑quality engineering reports. Provides technical guidance to leadership on complex interconnection and system analysis issues, including evaluation of reliability risks, operational impacts, and long‑term implications of new technologies or system trends. Provides technical guidance to leadership on the uses of AI for improving Interconnection processes. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Requires minimum 10 years of job‑related experience in Wholesale‑Electric Systems Operations, Transmission Planning, System Operations, Grid Operations, Interconnection Studies, or Power System Modeling required Prior experience supervising or leading a team or project required Experience performing interconnection evaluation event analysis, and dynamic models is preferred

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience with the ERCOT stakeholder process Experience with stability analysis Experience presenting at industry conferences Participation in industry groups such as NERC, IEEE, etc.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrate rigorous intellectual ability to articulate complex technical concepts and challenge conventional thinking in their area of expertise and across organizational lines Demonstrate ability to work independently, participate on a team, lead a team, or mentor ERCOT staff with responsibilities that require the highest levels of technical expertise, initiative and resourcefulness Demonstrate highly advanced achievement in their field of expertise by developing approaches, processes and solutions that allow ERCOT to maximize its effectiveness or achieve strategic or operational goals Make a material contribution to expansion of ERCOT’s capabilities and innovation in the fields of science, technology, engineering or mathematics Interacts with management and senior staff on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines. May provide input into organization policy within area of their expertise. Demonstrate ability to lead by influence and build consensus amongst staff in controversial work matters Be recognized by their co‑workers, and professional peers as a regional or industry‑wide authority in their area of expertise, as evidenced by any of the following: participating in regional or national advisory boards, panels or committees in their field of expertise delivering presentations and addresses pertaining to their area of expertise at industry or professional events teaching certificate‑level or college‑level courses pertaining to their area of expertise publishing original works of authorship pertaining to their field of expertise in reputable professional or academic publications or journals

EDUCATION

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

CERTIFICATION

PE – Professional Engineer (Preferred) WORK LOCATION – Taylor, TX: Employees will be required to be on‑site in Taylor, TX at a minimum of 2 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management 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 The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment‑at‑will rights at any time. #LI-Hybrid, #LI-MH1 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. Expected Salary Range: $189,000 - $260,000 The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 27 million Texas customers - representing about 90 percent of the state's electric load. As the independent system operator for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more than 54,100 miles of transmission lines and 1,250 generating units. ERCOT also performs financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk‑power market and administers retail switching for 8 million premises in competitive choice areas. ERCOT is a membership‑based 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature. ERCOT's members include consumers, cooperatives, generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, investor‑owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers,) and municipal‑owned electric utilities. ERCOT offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short‑term disability insurance, long‑term care insurance, Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan. The medical, dental, vision ( , and quality‑of‑life benefits offered by ERCOT are second to none. Full‑time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire. Additionally, 401(k) plans ( are available to help employees plan for the future. The ERCOT Internship Program provides college students the opportunity to develop their skills in a professional work environment. Each intern will receive unique projects and assignments that aim to solve real challenges facing the electric industry. ERCOT internships provide professional learning experiences that offer meaningful, practical work related to each student's desired career path. Eligible candidates should be enrolled in an academic bachelors or post graduate degree program maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The ERCOT Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a 12‑to 16‑month, self‑paced program geared toward entry‑level engineers looking to start a career in the power industry. Through the program, an EDP Engineer receives one‑on‑one mentoring, specialized training, and exposure to the work performed by each of the engineering groups at ERCOT. The program allows engineers to develop the fundamental skills necessary to reach their full potential while gaining an understanding of the types of engineering work ERCOT has to offer. EDP management supports participants each step of the way as they progress through the program. Upon completion, graduates are placed as full‑time engineers within one of ERCOT’s engineering groups. The GMS Development Program (GDP) is designed to provide entry‑level and early career professionals with the skills necessary to become successful Power System and Computer Engineers. The program, which is based in ERCOT’s Grid and Market Solutions (GMS) Department, will provide experience in day‑to‑day work and instruction in the fundamentals of electric power systems engineering, grid and market applications, software programming, and IT service and operations management. The GDP offers one‑on‑one mentoring, training, field trips, and special assignments. These assignments allow GDP engineers to become knowledgeable and familiar with the various business areas at ERCOT. The GMS leadership team prepares GDP engineers for a future career at ERCOT in power systems and computer engineering. The System Operator Development Program (ODP) is intended to combine real‑time daily operations in an exciting work setting to prepare participants with the vital skills necessary to be successful in such a critical position — providing 24x7x365 on‑demand support to manage the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers. If you are new to the industry, this program introduces you to the Bulk Electric System by combining introductory courses with the NERC Certification Exam Preparation program in preparation to pass the NERC Certification Exam. #J-18808-Ljbffr Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.