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 at least one power system analysis software (PSSE, TSAT, PSLF)
  • Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering with power systems emphasis
  • Extensive experience with ERCOT modeling requirements and procedures
  • Minimum 5 years of industry experience, 2 years in supervisory roles
  • Strong understanding of power system and IBR modeling
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, especially in technical contexts
  • Commitment to producing high-quality reports and outputs

Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely project completion while adhering to quality and budget standards
  • Engage with clients to gather input and address their project needs
  • Supervise a team of electrical engineers on ERCOT IBR modeling and NERC compliance studies
  • Conduct advanced power grid studies using industry-standard tools
  • Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency and client deliverables
  • Aid in business development by preparing RFP responses and project scopes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision) with 100% premium coverage
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • MyShare Employee Ownership Program
  • Opportunity to work with industry leaders
  • 401K plan with a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
Full Job Description
Overview

Lead delivery of power systems modeling and NERC technical studies working as a team lead, maintaining hands-on technical contributions while coordinating project execution, managing client accounts, and supporting business development.

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.
  • Supervises a team of electrical engineers performing ERCOT IBR modeling and NERC PRC-029 compliance studies - accountable for technical delivery, study quality, and project execution.
  • 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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