Supervisor, Dynamic Studies – System Planning

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 Supervisor, Dynamic Studies - System Planning leads a team responsible for performing system-wide dynamic stability assessments in the transmission planning horizon. This role supports annual planning studies, NERC-mandated assessments, and evaluation of transmission projects and stability constraints to ensure reliable planning of the ERCOT electric power grid in compliance with NERC Reliability Standards, ERCOT Protocols, and Planning Guides. The supervisor coordinates with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure consistent modeling practices, sound study methodologies, and effective communication of planning study results JOB DUTIES Responsible for hiring, coaching, training, and performance management of staff. Supervises, mentors, and develops a team of engineers performing transient dynamic stability studies and electro-magnetic transient (EMT) studies in the transmission planning horizon. Plans and prioritizes work to meet study deadlines while ensuring compliance with NERC reliability standards, ERCOT Planning Guides and Protocols, and stakeholder commitments. Acts as the subject matter expert for the ERCOT Planning Guides and Protocols and the NERC Standards related to dynamic stability. Ensures technical accuracy, consistency, and quality across all dynamic studies. Leads and coordinates NERC or ERCOT-mandated dynamic studies, including annual stability and sub-synchronous oscillation (SSO) assessments. Provides technical support for Economic Analysis, RTP, and RPG projects, including dynamic stability study to evaluate transmission solutions and to identify potential mitigation measures to address stability constraints. Develops dynamic cases for near-term and long-term planning horizons, including Dynamic Working Group (DWG) flat start cases and TPL-008-1 transient stability study cases Serves as subject matter expert for NERC Reliability Standards, guidelines, and alerts related to dynamic stabilities of ERCOT grid. Supports NERC audits, data requests, and development of compliance evidence. Conducts EMT system studies…