Provides engineering analysis and technical support to ensure continuing reliable operations of the electric power grid in compliance with NERC Standards, ERCOT Protocols and Market Guides. Provides electrical engineering analysis and technical support for the planning and operation of the electric power system. Implements appropriate system modeling, develops tools and procedures to monitor and control the system, performs system studies, analyzes simulated or actual operating results, develops solutions to current or future system issues, and appropriately reports findings and recommendations. JOB DUTIES - Understands the basic principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and learns how to apply them within the ERCOT culture. - Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. - Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed. ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES - Develops and prototypes tools to assist control room Operators, Outage Coordinators, Operations and Planning Engineers in the analysis and visualization of data needed to maintain the reliability of the Grid - May serve as the subject matter expert for system performance standards and contribute to the development strategy for the tools and applications needed by ERCOT Operations and Planning - Interacts with Project Teams to implement new tools and system changes in production environments - Development of operational awareness and analytical tools used by System Operators in control room. - Investigation, analysis, and development of data displays needed by System Operators - Development of new and existing analytical tools used by Engineers and Coordinators to maintain system reliability - Provide documentation and guidance needed by Project teams in order to deploy new tools - Provide documentation and guidance for the development of training and training material - Develop vendor applications to their fullest extent through changes in software, processes, and training - Investigation, evaluation, and bench-marking of new display and tool technologies - Develop test scripts and tests the functionality of tools developed REQUIRED EXPERIENCE - Level 2 Engineer: Requires minimum 1 year job related work experience in excess of degree requirements. Experience within the electric utility industry preferred - Level 3 Engineer: Requires minimum 3 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements. Experience within the electric utility industry preferred - Sr Engineer: Requires minimum 5 year job related work experience in excess of degree requirements. Experience within the electric utility industry preferred - Lead Engineer: Requires minimum 8 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements. Experience within the electric utility industry preferred Salary and level will be based on overall experience as determined by ERCOT. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: - Experience with any of the following: JavaScript, Vue.js, Angular, Python, C#, Single Page Apps, PL/SQL, SQL, VBA or other scripting languages - Experience with mapping software like ArcGIS or Mapbox - Experience with development as well as gathering business requirements - Experience with front, middle and back-end development EDUCATION - 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 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 - 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 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-Hy brid Expected Salary Range: $87,000 - $120,000