5+ years of experience in renewable energy forecasting or related field
1+ year of leadership experience managing teams
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Preferred: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Preferred: PE Professional Engineer certification
Responsibilities
Supervise and manage a team of engineers and analysts, focusing on performance and workload
Oversee vendor procurement and contract management for forecasting services
Identify new forecasting use-cases and emerging product types
Develop reliable wind and solar forecasts using advanced AI/ML techniques
Conduct ongoing performance analysis and ensure accuracy of forecasting reports
Monitor renewable telemetry data quality and performance
Lead the Pay-for-Performance evaluation process and refine methodologies
Benefits
Hybrid work model with 2 days in the office per week
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI/ML technologies
Leadership role in a growing field of renewable energy
Engagement with a collaborative team of experts
Involvement in innovative forecasting methodologies
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Supervisor of Renewable Forecasting and Analysis leads ERCOT's renewable forecasting team, directing the development of operationally reliable wind and solar forecasts and applying advanced AI/ML and probabilistic techniques to strengthen in-house models. This role supervises a team of engineers and analysts, manages forecast vendor contracts and procurement, and oversees forecast performance analysis, reporting accuracy, and renewable telemetry data quality. The Supervisor also leads the Pay-for-Performance evaluation process, manages the ERCOT Forecast Presentation Platform, and serves as the primary point of coordination between ERCOT meteorologists and control room staff on renewable forecasting matters.
JOB DUTIES
Directly supervise a team of ERCOT engineers and analysts, including performance management, coaching, and workload prioritization
Manage forecast vendor procurement and contract lifecycle (RFPs, renewals, SLAs)
Identify and scope new forecasting use-cases and business needs, including new/emerging forecast product types
Lead development of operationally reliable wind and solar forecasts, applying advanced AI/ML techniques to enhance existing in-house models
Oversee ongoing forecast performance analysis and reporting
Own and ensure accuracy of ERCOT forecasting reports
Monitor and manage renewable telemetry performance and data quality
Lead Pay-for-Performance (P4P) evaluation and its ongoing methodology evolution
Evaluate and refine the use of probabilistic forecasts and their integration into ERCOT methodologies
Serve as primary point of coordination with ERCOT meteorologists and control room staff
Manage ERCOT Forecast Presentation Platform (FPP)
Evaluate and tune renewable parameters in ERCOT applications
EXPERIENCE
Typically requires 5 years of related experience, including at least 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience.
CERTIFICATION
PE Professional Engineer (Preferred)
Education
Bachelor's Degree : Electrical Engineering or related field (Required)
Master's Degree : Electrical Engineering or related field (Preferred)
or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required
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Work Location
Hybrid in Taylor, TX 2 days per week
Expected Salary Range: $145,000 - $200,000
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.
