Senior Power Systems Engineer - ERCOT

Electric Power Engineers

$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proficient with PSCAD and one additional power system analysis software (PSSE, TSAT, PSLF).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a power systems focus.
  • Experienced with ERCOT modeling requirements and procedures.
  • Minimum of 5 years in power system industry, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
  • Strong understanding of power system and IBR modeling.
  • Exceptional teamwork skills for fostering internal and external relationships.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills for technical explanations.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee project completion ensuring quality and budget are met.
  • Engage with clients to address their project-related needs and concerns.
  • Lead engineers in ERCOT IBR modeling tasks and NERC PRC-0.29 studies.
  • Mentor and develop engineering capabilities within the team and organization.
  • Conduct advanced studies of the power grid using industry-standard analysis tools.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities for team efficiency while maintaining deliverable quality.
  • Assist in business development through RFP responses and project scope development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits with 100% premium coverage for employees.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Employee ownership program (MyShare).
  • Opportunity to work alongside industry leaders.
  • 401K plan with up to a 4% match, fully vested from the start.
Full Job Description
Overview

Lead a team of power system engineers performing modeling and NERC technical studies for clients. Responsibilities include client account management, supporting business development, project management, and development of direct reports.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:
  • Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
  • Interact with clients to seek input and address their needs and concerns with respect to the project(s) study scope of work.
  • Lead a team of electrical engineers to perform ERCOT IBR modeling tasks and NERC PRC-0.29 study.
  • Develop and grow the capabilities of engineers within the team and the larger organization.
  • Perform advanced and specialized studies of the power grid utilizing industry standard analysis platforms such as PSCAD, PSS/e, and DSA Tools.
  • Lead process improvement efforts identifying opportunities to enhance organizational efficiencies focused on maximizing team bandwidth while ensuring quality and timeliness of client deliverables.
  • Support business development activities including development of RFP responses & scope of work statements for clients, outlining EPE deliverables and projected completion dates.


Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what's needed:
  • Proficient with PSCAD and at least one of the power system analysis software: PSSE, TSAT and PSLF
  • Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis.
  • Wide range of experience with ERCOT modeling requirements and procedures.
  • Minimum 5 years (in excess of degree requirements) * of working experience in the power system industry with at least 2 years of working in a supervisory role.
  • Proven knowledge of power system and IBR modeling
  • Proven team player skills with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.
  • Have high standards on producing quality reports and products that he/she shall own with pride.


How we support you:
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • MyShare Employee Ownership Program
  • Work with industry leaders
  • 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)


Location: This position will be remote US or Canada

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

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