ERCOT is dedicated to building the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market. The Regional Transmission Planning Engineer 2 is responsible for providing engineering analysis and technical support to ensure reliable operations of the electric power grid while complying with NERC standards and ERCOT market rules.
Responsibilities
- Understand and apply principles, theories, and concepts related to the engineering profession and ERCOT culture
- Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
- Design and perform steady-state contingency analyses using power flow models (PowerWorld, PSSE, etc.) under the direction of a senior-level engineer and/or management
- Structure planning studies and sensitivity analyses to determine the need for transmission improvements and to evaluate proposed projects, including technical and financial analyses
- Assist, guide, and mentor lower-level engineers, as appropriate
- Assist in providing input and analyses on market rules issues related to transmission planning, as appropriate
- Assist in providing market simulation/forecasting and transmission planning analyses to support other ERCOT activities, as appropriate
Skills
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a power system engineer or similar type role
- 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
- Experience within the electric utility industry
- Professional Engineer
Company Overview
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 24 million Texas customers. It was founded in 1970, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.ercot.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
ERCOT has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 15 in 2025, 18 in 2024, 17 in 2023, 30 in 2022, 19 in 2021, 20 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.