GMS Application Engineer, Sr.

LocationAustin, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.

ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.

GMS Application Engineer, Markets provides support for Market Management Systems (MMS) applications portfolio such as Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED), Day-Ahead Market (DAM), Reliability Unit Commitment (RUC), Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR), QSE Training Simulator etc. Actively involved in the design, development, testing, validation and implementation of modifications and enhancements to MMS applications. This position will report to the Supervisor/Manager of Grid & Market Solutions (GMS) Applications Engineering - Markets


Job Duties

Understands and apply principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and ERCOT's culture.
Exercises 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.


Additional Job Duties

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.
Member of the 24/7 Market Applications Engineering support on call team and supports, troubleshoot market applications and system on call issues.
Assists in the proactive enhancements, improvements and issue remediation.
Coordinate application set up and testing with QSEs, LSEs, REs as appropriate.
Performs MMS model load testing on periodic basis and updates the model data in real-time based on established procedures.
Design and Test MMS Interfaces and Web & Client/Server applications changes.
Verify and support MMS applications during system site failovers, server/system/database upgrades and patching
Supports the execution of Disaster Recovery Drills and business continuity procedures
Maintain, troubleshoot and repair MMS applications and interfaces, and escalate as appropriate
May provide on the job training or help oversee the work of other engineers/analysts
Act as a consultant, representative and subject matter expert in project and activities that affect the MMS environments and applications as appropriate
Participates in multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments and provide application support
Represents the Market Applications Engineering Team at interdepartmental and Stakeholder meetings


Level 3 Above+

Provides on-the-job training or helps oversee the work of other engineers/analysts
May act as mentor and advisor to less experienced engineers/analysts
Works independently on assignments and projects
Participate in multifunctional teams to 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


Senior Level Above +

Serves as the technical Subject Matter Expert for the department
Serves as a Technical Lead for MMS portfolio projects and drives the implementation from incubation to go-live.
Make independent decisions except in instances of unusually complex application scenarios
Works on the most complex application issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
Works with database administrators and infrastructure teams on complex MMS application issues triggered from server/network/storage/database components
Tests Non-Functional requirements of MMS application changes and coordinates with database/infrastructure teams to perform the tests
Fosters and leverages strong working relationships with other internal departments
Lends professional expertise to guide projects and help teammates assigned by manager
Demonstrates skills as an expert user of power system software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and database programs
Maintains knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices


All Levels Preferred Work Experience

Experience with Hitachi ABB or any MMS vendors suite of applications
Experience with Data Historians such as OSIsoft PI
Experience with programming languages such as FORTRAN, C, C++, Java & Perl.
Experience with PL/SQL


Required Experience

Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements

Salary and level will be based on overall experience as determined by ERCOT.


EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Required)
Master's Degree: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Preferred)
or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required


WORK LOCATION – Taylor, TX:

Employees will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at a minimum of 2 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management
On-site schedules are flexible or may be rotated based on business needs as determined by the Manager
Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence.
Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time

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. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time. ,

ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.


Expected Salary Range


$109,165 - $185,571

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