Generation Interconnection Engineer
Core
Manage the end-to-end interconnection process for generation and energy storage resources to the Texas power grid, ensuring reliability and compliance with NERC standards.
Role type
Senior IC power systems engineer (generation interconnection)
Builds
Reliable integration of new power plants and storage into the ERCOT grid
Domain
Energy grid / Power systems engineering
Required skills
Power systems analysis, NERC reliability standards compliance, security screening studies, reactive power studies, commissioning testing review, process improvement, stakeholder management, technical documentation, data analysis, tool development
Preferred skills
Network modeling, automation tool development, protocol drafting, cross-functional team leadership, mentorship
Technologies
NERC Protocols, ERCOT Operating Guides, AVR/PSS testing tools, Network Modeling software
Responsibilities
Review and approve generation interconnection applications and FIS reports; Perform security screening studies for transfer capability; Manage integration of generation and storage resources; Review commissioning testing data and plans; Develop and maintain automation tools for interconnection processes; Represent ERCOT at stakeholder meetings as a subject matter expert.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities