ERCOT

Supervisor, Dynamic Studies - System Planning

ERCOT • $144K — $198K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, required
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in planning or system operations
  • Strong knowledge of power system dynamics and modeling
  • Familiarity with inverter-based resources and large loads
  • Preferred experience with PSSE, TSAT, or PSCAD dynamic simulations

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team performing dynamic stability assessments
  • Provide hiring, coaching, training, and performance management for staff
  • Plan and prioritize work to meet study deadlines and compliance standards
  • Act as the subject matter expert for ERCOT Planning Guides and NERC Standards
  • Ensure technical accuracy and quality across all dynamic studies
  • Coordinate NERC or ERCOT-mandated dynamic studies
  • Support generation and load interconnection-related activities

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Support for compliance audits and data requests
  • Participation in ERCOT subcommittees and working groups
  • Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders on planning studies
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY Supervisor, Dynamic Studies - System Planning leads a team responsible for performing system-wide dynamic stability assessments in the transmission planning horizon. This role supports annual planning studies, NERC-mandated assessments, and evaluation of transmission projects and stability constraints to ensure reliable planning of the ERCOT electric power grid in compliance with NERC Reliability Standards, ERCOT Protocols, and Planning Guides. The supervisor coordinates with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure consistent modeling practices, sound study methodologies, and effective communication of planning study results JOB DUTIES 3 Responsible for hiring, coaching, training, and performance management of staff. 3 Supervises, mentors, and develops a team of engineers performing transient dynamic stability studies and electro-magnetic transient (EMT) studies in the transmission planning horizon. 3 Plans and prioritizes work to meet study deadlines while ensuring compliance with NERC reliability standards, ERCOT Planning Guides and Protocols, and stakeholder commitments. 3 Acts as the subject matter expert for the ERCOT Planning Guides and Protocols and the NERC Standards related to dynamic stability. 3 Ensures technical accuracy, consistency, and quality across all dynamic studies. 3 Leads and coordinates NERC or ERCOT-mandated dynamic studies, including annual stability and sub-synchronous oscillation (SSO) assessments. 3 Provides technical support for Economic Analysis, RTP, and RPG projects, including dynamic stability study to evaluate transmission solutions and to identify potential mitigation measures to address stability constraints. 3 Develops dynamic cases for near-term and long-term planning horizons, including Dynamic Working Group (DWG) flat start cases and TPL-008-1 transient stability study cases 3 Serves as subject matter expert for NERC Reliability Standards, guidelines, and alerts related to dynamic stabilities of ERCOT grid. 3 Supports NERC audits, data requests, and development of compliance evidence. 3 Conducts EMT system studies using PSCAD on an as-needed basis to address planning reliability issues. 3 Conducts ad-hoc special studies initiated by internal or external stakeholders. 3 Provides support for generation and load interconnection-related activities on an as-needed basis. 3 Coordinates closely with other ERCOT teams to ensure consistency between planning and operations. 3 Provides technical analysis and reports in both written and oral formats to internal teams and stakeholders. 3 Interfaces with Market Participants and Transmission Service Providers as required to support transmission planning studies. 3 Formulates and communicates recommendations for changes to ERCOT Protocols, Planning Guides, and Procedures, and provides technical support as needed. 3 Supports and represents ERCOT on various ERCOT subcommittees, working groups, and task forces as needed. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 3 Minimum of 5 years' experience in planning or system operations in excess of degree requirements stated above 3 Strong knowledge of power system dynamics and modeling, including inverter-based resources and large load, is required 3 Experience with PSSE, TSAT, or PSCAD dynamic simulation preferred EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Required); advanced degree in engineering, business administration, or related discipline preferred. 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. Expected Salary Range: $144,000 - $198,000

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.
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