LOCATION: Austin, TX

Position Summary

The Senior Operations Engineer provides advanced technical support to transmission system operations and field teams to ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of high-voltage assets. This role serves as the subject matter expert for synchronous condenser operations, supports real-time system events and outage coordination with ERCOT, and leads operational modeling, procedures, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain system reliability and performance.

Job Function

• Serve as the operations engineering subject matter expert for synchronous condenser assets
• Provide real-time monitoring, predictive and preventative maintenance support, and troubleshooting for synchronous condenser operations
• Support system operators during real-time events and emergency conditions
• Provide technical shift support related to operating parameters, voltage analysis, relay operations, and alarm investigations
• Act as the technical liaison between operations and engineering and planning teams
• Lead ERCOT market notice reviews and coordinate responses
• Perform annual technical procedure reviews and coordinate stakeholder approvals
• Support Network Operations Model Change Request (NOMCR) submissions and coordination with ERCOT
• Assist SCADA teams with alarm functionality reviews, limit validation, and system enhancements
• Coordinate relay event report reviews with protection and control engineers and field technicians
• Participate in new project design reviews to ensure operational requirements are incorporated
• Support the development and maintenance of technical operating documentation
• Represent operations in internal and external working groups related to system operations and network data
• Model planned outages prior to submission to ERCOT
• Perform real-time outage modeling as needed to support system operations
• Coordinate outage requests with internal and external stakeholders
• Identify switching solutions for outages, contingencies, and system limitations

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• Minimum of seven years of experience in transmission system operations
• Experience with ERCOT nodal protocols and operating guides
• Experience with ERCOT System Operations Test Environment (SOTE)
• Experience with ERCOT Network Operations Model Change Request (NOMCR) processes
• Experience using Power System Simulator for Engineering (PSSE)
• Experience with rotating equipment and synchronous machine technology preferred
• Prior experience in a power plant or generation environment is preferred

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Texas preferred
• Strong understanding of power systems and protection systems
• Knowledge of synchronous and induction machine technology
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, protection and control circuits, and AC/DC diagrams
• Ability to interpret single-line diagrams
• General understanding of SCADA systems and control systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to quickly adapt to computer-based systems for data entry, tracking, and reporting
• Ability to create clear technical presentations, charts, tables, and graphs

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• Thriving energy and technology hub with strong career growth opportunities
• World-renowned live music, arts, and cultural scene
• Year-round access to outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, and lakes
• No state income tax and a strong local economy
• Excellent dining, entertainment, and quality-of-life amenities

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