Resource Forecasting & Analysis Engineer

ERCOT is a dynamic organization focused on building the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market. The Resource Forecasting & Analysis Engineer will analyze wind and solar forecasts, develop advanced forecasting methodologies, and provide technical support to ensure reliable operations of the electric power grid.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and ERCOT's culture
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Impact is generally limited to specific assignments or projects
• May respond to inquiries and/or provide assistance and/or guidance to lower-level workers
• Works under the direction of a senior level engineer 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
• Learns how to use and develop software tools that enhance system reliability and departmental/organizational efficiencies
• Under direct supervision, participates in teams to obtain input, address comments and perform studies
• May provide on the job training or help oversee the work of other engineers/analysts
• May act as mentor and advisor to less experienced engineers/analysts
• Typically works independently on assignments and projects
• Participate in multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and perform studies
• Assists in developing tools, processes and procedures that enhance system reliability and departmental/organizational efficiencies
• Participates with other ERCOT departments to select and implement system changes as needed

Skills

• Minimum 1 year experience as a power system engineer or similar type role for Level 2 Engineer
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a power system engineer or similar type role for Level 3 Engineer
• Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering or related field
• Or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required
• Experience in data analysis/analytics and working with large data sets/relational databases
• Experience with Python and/or R
• Experience with wind and/or solar forecasting
• Experience with machine learning
• Experience with power flow analysis tools such as Powerworld or PSSE

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