Generation Interconnection Engineer
About the role
Taylor, TX Full time R2545 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.
Responsible for coordinating the integration of generation and energy storage resources into the ERCOT System from the initial application for entry into the Generation Interconnection or Change Request (GINR) process to the approval for commercial operations. This responsibility will include performing security screening studies, reviewing and approving Full Interconnection Study (FIS) scope and study reports, review of the Standard Generation Interconnection Agreement (SGIA), review of compliance with ERCOT protocols and market rules, development and approval of modeling data for all phases of the interconnection, support for modeling the generation resource in the Network Model Management System (NMMS) model, Commissioning Plan review and Energization, Synchronization, and Commissioning checklist completion. Essential Job Duties and Tasks Manages the integration of generation and energy storage resources through the entire generation interconnection process from the initial application to the approval forthe commercial operations.
Ensures that the interconnection of generation and energy storage resources are accomplished in a manner that maintains the reliability of the ERCOT System and complies with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (N
What you'll bring
- EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree : Electrical Engineering or related field(s) (Required) or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required Work Experience Engineer 2 Minimum 1 to 2 years (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of progressively responsible experience as a power system engineer or similar type role
- Experience within the electric utility industry preferred
- Engineer 3 Minimum 3 years (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of progressively responsible experience as a power system engineer or similar type role
- Experience within the electric utility industry preferred
- Senior Engineer Requires minimum 5 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements
- Position is open to a level 2 or level 3 Engineer depending on the candidate's experience that is identified
Benefits
- -Highlights-2024.pdf) , 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 (https://www.ercot.com/files/docs/2019/09/23/ERCOT_401K_Sept_2019_FINAL.pdf) 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
What to confirm before applying
- Daily duties and team expectations.
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