Senior Power System Engineer, Resource Forecasting and Analysis

Job overview

The Senior Power System Engineer, Resource Forecasting and Analysis role is hybrid in Taylor, TX, with two days per week at the work location. Compensation is $110,000–$151,000 per year. The role supports ERCOT’s assessment of resource adequacy and operational risk for the Texas power grid. This position leads resource and energy sufficiency analyses, risk methods, and technical work supporting NERC Reliability Standards compliance. It also advances in-house forecast models using AI/ML techniques, helping ERCOT evaluate resource availability and strengthen grid reliability.

What you'll do

• Lead resource and energy sufficiency assessments and operational risk analyses
• define analytical methods and assumptions
• lead technical analysis supporting NERC Reliability Standards compliance
• apply advanced AI/ML techniques to evaluate and improve in-house forecast models
• identify analytical needs and tools
• advise ERCOT operations and planning teams
• lead cross-functional work and mentor less experienced staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior power system engineer

resource forecasting

energy sufficiency

resource adequacy

operational risk

taylor tx

hybrid

ercot

nerc reliability standards

ai/ml

110k–151k per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability, long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and Retirement Savings Plan.

Why this role

Senior technical subject matter expert role focused on resource sufficiency, energy sufficiency, and operational risk; hybrid in Taylor, TX two days per week.

About the employer

ERCOT is hiring for this role. Industry: Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities. Sector: 92.