Market Operations Engineer - Day Ahead

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.

JOB SUMMARY

Engineering support for the wholesale electricity market in Texas. Monitors system conditions and market performance. Works closely with both internal and external stakeholders concerning issues related to the wholesale market construct within the ERCOT Protocols. Helps ensure consistency and stability of the market. Acquires the skills and knowledge to provide engineering and analytical support for the wholesale market and grid operations. Prepares and validates models of the electric power systems. Applies principles of electricity market theory to understand market behavior and outcomes. Investigates methods for data analysis to develop improved analytical tools. Monitors and analyzes the wholesale electricity market. Generates and maintains market reports per requests and protocols. Assists the management team and senior experts in providing technical assistance to PUCT, industry and stakeholder groups. Recommends, reviews and tests proposed changes to the ERCOT wholesale market systems and design. Under supervision, helps to ensure all wholesale market activities have been successfully completed per protocols and works closely with Market Participants to resolve issues concerning wholesale market and grid operations.

JOB DUTIES

Market Operations Engineer 1 & 2 - DAM

- Executes the Day-Ahead Market daily, and validates the inputs and results

- Works shifts for Day-Ahead Market operations desk, which operate 10 hours a day on a rotation that includes some holidays and weekends

- Assists in monitoring and analyzing the ERCOT wholesale market

- Assists in the creation of network models of the ERCOT system for the Day-Ahead Market

- Acquires the skill and knowledge of ERCOT procedures and business functions related to the Day Ahead Market program and other ERCOT operations

- Develops understanding and knowledge of competitive energy markets and trends

- Develops and maintains knowledge of the wholesale market and ERCOT grid operations in order to support Market Participant business needs

- Acquires the skills and knowledge to begin to anticipate and resolve issues within the ERCOT wholesale market and grid operations using power engineering knowledge

- Generates and maintains market reports per requests and protocols

- Assists the management team and senior experts in providing technical assistance to PUCT, industry and Stakeholder groups

- With guidance from senior team members and/or management, assists in addressing Market Participant questions pertaining to the daily market and grid operations activities

- Escalates issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager in a timely manner when necessary

- Develops strong working relationships with other internal departments

Market Operations Engineer 3 - DAM

- Executes the Day-Ahead Market daily, and validates the inputs and results

- Works shifts for Day-Ahead Market operations desk, which operate 10 hours a day on a rotation that includes some holidays and weekends

- Assists in the creation of network models of the ERCOT system for the Day-Ahead Market

- Tests and validates changes to the applications used by the team to execute the market

- Monitors and analyzes the ERCOT wholesale market and recommends design/system modifications and enhancements as needed

- Develops and maintains extensive knowledge of the wholesale market and ERCOT grid operations in order to support Market Participant business needs

- Anticipates and resolves issues within the ERCOT wholesale market and grid operations using power engineering knowledge and experience

- Generates and maintains market reports per requests and protocols

- Proposes and creates new solutions for data acquisition and reporting

- Assists the management team and senior experts in providing technical assistance to PUCT, industry and Stakeholder groups

- Uses judgment and provides remedies for Market Participants disputes within the ERCOT market

- Addresses Market Participant questions pertaining to the daily market and grid operations activities

- Works independently and escalates issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager in a timely manner when necessary

- Develops strong working relationships with other internal departments

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or a combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with knowledge equivalent to a major in such fields.

Work Experience Required

- Engineer 2 – Minimum 1 to 2 years (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of progressively responsible experience as a power system engineer or similar type role. Experience within the electric utility industry preferred.

- Engineer 3 - Minimum 3 years (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of progressively responsible experience as a power system engineer or similar type role. Experience within the electric utility industry preferred.

WORK LOCATION:

- There are requirements in this role that will be required to be performed on-site. It is estimated that your business area will require this position to be on-site at least (2) days per week. Circumstances and business needs may require you to be on-site more often. On-site requirements are at the discretion of Management.

- Remote work schedules shall be performed within Texas. Log-ins during out of state business travel, and any temporary remote work arrangements that have been submitted and approved in Workday by HR.

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. #LI-IV1

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:

$82,344 - $131,720