ERCOT Operations Distribution Engineering Supervisor

Job Description

ERCOT Operations Distribution Engineering Manager

Location: Austin, TX area - Hybrid Work Schedule & Relocation Assistance Available

Join a company on a mission to expand grid capacity and create a cleaner and stronger energy infrastructure in Texas with the addition of an Electric Utility Distribution Center Lead

This is a vital role in driving the modernization and innovation of our distribution grid infrastructure. You will be responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing new technologies and solutions to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and resilience of the company's distribution grid management systems.

The company has a strong foundation and reputation of building energy infrastructure projects to support the grid in states like Texas. This includes transmission (t-line), regional control centers, and distribution systems with interconnects to various renewable energy technology platforms.

The position comes with a solid compensation package that includes multi-tier bonus structures and a strong benefits offering that competes with the leaders in their sector!

Responsibilities:

ERCOT Operations Distribution Engineering Manager - Supervise a team accountable for optimizing real-time power flow models, maintaining information registries, and managing distribution engineering based emergency grid faults/restorations (FLISR)

ERCOT Operations Distribution Engineering Manager - Lead key aspects of the electrical distribution operations process including Outage Management (OMS), VOLT/VAR assessments, and Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS)

ERCOT Operations Distribution Engineering Manager - Act as a Subject Matter Expert in the areas of systems restoration initiatives, contingency analysis, balancing grid load, and AMI optimization

ERCOT Operations Distribution Engineering Manager - Drive the analysis of current/emerging operational technologies (OT) in the electric power industry, with a focus on distribution grid modernization solutions like distributed energy resources (DERs) and advanced grid analytics

ERCOT Operations Distribution Engineering Manager - Collaborate with engineers, operations personnel, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of new technologies with existing DER infrastructure

ERCOT Operations Distribution Engineering Manager - Develop and implement training programs for internal staff on the use and benefits of new grid modernization technologies.

ERCOT Operations Distribution Engineering Manager - Monitor and analyze the performance of implemented grid modernization solutions, tracking key metrics like reliability improvements, cost savings, and integration effectiveness.

ERCOT Operations Distribution Engineering Manager - Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory developments related to grid modernization.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Power Engineering or a related Engineering field.

Minimum 4+ years of operational experience in the electric power industry, preferably in distribution operations or planning.

Well versed in Outage Management (OMS), VOLT/VAR power assessments, and Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS)

Strong understanding of electric power distribution systems and operations engineering principles - systems restoration initiatives, contingency analysis, balancing grid load, and AMI optimization

Experience with grid modernization technologies like smart meters, DERs, and advanced grid analytics (a plus)

Experience with OSI (Open Systems International). GE Reliance, or related SCADA infrastructure

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Working knowledge NERC operational compliance standards and its effect on electrical distribution management

Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

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