Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required; Master's preferred.
1-5 years of job-related experience depending on level (Level 2: 1 year, Level 3: 3 years, Senior: 5 years).
Proficiency in programming languages such as Fortran, C/C++, Java, Perl, and Python.
Experience with Oracle PL/SQL and commercial optimization solvers like CPLEX/AMPL.
Familiarity with power systems operations and electric market functions.
Responsibilities
Develop and perform software development for Wholesale Electric Market Applications and User Interfaces.
Adhere to software development life cycle (SDLC) processes, including testing and validation.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand functional and non-functional requirements.
Design and implement backend database changes using Oracle PL/SQL.
Participate in requirements and design reviews with market system vendors to ensure quality software delivery.
Manage source code using Atlassian Bitbucket and follow change management processes during software releases.
Automate unit and regression testing for market applications and user interfaces.
Benefits
Hybrid work model with a minimum of 2 days on-site in Taylor, TX.
Opportunity to work remotely from Texas residence.
Potential for on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities.
Engagement with leading vendors in the energy sector.
Involvement in significant projects impacting the ERCOT Electricity Market.
Full Job Description
Develops design and performs software development for suite of Wholesale Electric Market Applications and Web-based User Interfaces. The suite includes Market Management Systems (MMS) applications such as Day-Ahead Market (DAM), Reliability Unit Commitment (RUC), Ancillary Service Market, Security Constraint Economics Dispatch (SCED), CIM Importer, Market Submissions, APIs, MMS database Interfaces, Market Simulator, Outage Scheduler (OS), User Interfaces (UI) and Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR) Applications. Adhere to software development life cycle (SDLC) processes that includes performing testing and validation of Market Applications and User Interface changes to deliver quality software to customers.
JOB DUTIES
Works under the direction of a senior developer or supervisor/manager to complete departmental goals and assignments.
Performs all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures.
Good Knowledge on core power systems operations and control functions like power flow studies, state estimation, contingency analysis, economic dispatch, Unit Commitment, and electric market operations.
Works with internal stake holders closely, reviews and understands functional and non-functional requirements.
Develops design and performs software development (using Fortran, C/C++, Java, Perl, Python etc. programming languages) and testing for suite of market applications and its interfaces.
Design, develop and test market applications backend oracle database changes using Oracle PL/SQL programming language.
Participates in requirements and design review discussions with market system vendors (Hitachi Energy and Resource Innovations) and ensure quality software is delivered by vendors.
Merge vendor developed market applications software changes with internal developed changes, build, deploy, and test merged software in development environments.
Develops and manages source code using Atlassian Bitbucket source code control tool.
Adheres to software development life cycle (SDLC) standards for all the software changes within portfolio.
Understands and follows market applications software release process to deliver software changes to customers seamlessly. Adheres to change management processes during software release delivery.
Level 3 - Above +
Designs and develops market applications optimization solvers CPLEX/AMPL models to incorporate various constraints.
Works with vendors on market applications and its interfaces improvements and proposes design changes.
Performs code reviews and approve code changes developed by other developers.
Automates market applications and user interfaces unit and regression testing as much as possible by developing scripts and using third party automation tools such as SOAP UI, Selenium.
Provides advice and guidance to ERCOT Grid and market Operations regarding GMS market applications, processes, and tools.
Ensures that GMS market and UI products and solutions comply with the organization's architectural standards. Employs in the full systems development life cycle in projects and work processes. May provide on-the-job training or oversee the work of other developers.
Works with Market Participants, ERCOT representatives, and vendors to drive and deliver solutions for the ERCOT Electricity Market's needs.
Web Application Servers: JBOSS, Tomcat, JWS, Spring Boots,
Message Queues: Tibco JMS, AMQ
Web Based Development - J2EE, Servlets, SOAP, Java Script, HTML/CSS, XML
Database: Oracle, SQLSERVER
Source Code Control Tools: Git, GitHub
Optimization Solvers: CPLEX/AMPL, Gurobi
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Level 2: Requires minimum 1 year job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Level 3: Requires minimum 3 years of job-related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Senior Level: Requires minimum 5 years of job-related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Salary and level will be based on overall experience as determined by ERCOT.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Experience with one of the vendors (Hitachi Energy/ABB, GE, Siemens, Resource Innovations/Nexant, OSI Inc) Energy or Market Management Systems and applications preferred.
Power industry experience in grid and market arena preferably with software vendors or ISO/utilities.
Experience with programming languages such as FORTRAN, C, C++, Java, Perl and Python.
Experience with Oracle PL/SQL
Experience with Commercial Optimization Solvers: CPLEX/AMPL, Gurobi
Experience with CIM/XML model-based tools.
Experience with developing integration layers using Messaging Services: Tibco JMS, AMQ
Experience applying AI/ML techniques and data analytics for forecasting, anomaly detection, and operational insights
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Related field (Required)
Master's Degree: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Preferred)
or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required
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-MH1, #LI-Hybrid
Expected Salary Range: $121,000 - $167,000
About ERCOT
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers, representing about 90 percent of the state's electric load. ERCOT is responsible for ensuring that the Texas power grid remains stable and reliable, and for managing the wholesale market for electricity in the state. ERCOT was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
