Power Systems Engineer SR - Grid Analytics
ERCOTTexas, United States
Posted November 21, 2025
99111 - 168446 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
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 (ISO) for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more than 54,100 miles of transmission lines and 1,250+ generation units, including Private Use Networks. 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.
Job Description
ERCOT is a dynamic and diverse workplace that encourages innovation and collaboration. As a Grid Analysis engineer, you will influence and shape the reliability of the electric power grid while developing your engineering and leadership skills. The role involves performing power-flow simulations, developing tools and procedures, and providing technical support for the operations of the electric power system.
Requirements
- Perform power-flow simulations to evaluate Constraint Management Plans (CMPs) and Remedial Action Schemes (RASs)
- Develop and maintain ERCOT's Black Start Plan
- Evaluate current performance of generator and transmission equipment against reliability requirements
- Propose and implement improvements to maintain the reliability of the future grid
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance