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About the Role
This role is responsible for leading and performing planning studies for system upgrades, new interconnection requests, and capital investment decisions. The position enhances WETT’s ability to adhere to ERCOT, NERC, FERC, and TRE compliance standards, and involves engaging with ERCOT and other utilities on system conditions and planning assessments.
Responsibilities
- Provides engineering and analytical expertise to improve the reliability of WETT’s transmission system, identify necessary system upgrades, and ensure compliance with NERC and ERCOT requirements.
- Leads initiatives to identify development opportunities for WETT through transmission planning analyses and collaboration with other utilities.
- Leads and performs transmission planning analyses, including Steady State, Short Circuit, and Stability studies, as part of the Annual Planning Assessment.
- Manages Transmission Expansion, Generation Interconnection, and Large Load Interconnection projects.
- Represents WETT at ERCOT stakeholder meetings (SSWG, DWG, SPWG, RIWG, LLWG, PLWG, and RPG) and ensures WETT’s facilities are properly modeled.
- Supports the review of Planning Procedures for compliance with NERC, ERCOT Nodal Protocols, and Planning Guides.
- Works closely with internal departments, ERCOT, utilities, developers, and consultants on interconnection projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- BSEE from accredited university required.
- A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in transmission planning of electrical utilities.
- Experience with TSPs and ERCOT preferred.
- Knowledge of current NERC, FERC, and ERCOT standards, procedures, and guidelines.
- Must have excellent oral, written communications and interpersonal skills.
- Capable of taking responsibility, making sound decisions, and effectively prioritizing and managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Must demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, the capacity for independent thinking, and adaptability to changing conditions.
- Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered.
Skills
- Expert level skills of power system software and simulation tools like PSSE, TARA, PowerWorld and ASPEN.
Experience Level
- A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in transmission planning of electrical utilities.
Education Level
- BSEE from accredited university required.
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive Annual Salary based on experience and professional credentials
Benefits
- Robust Paid Time Off including PTO, sabbatical, holidays, and floating holidays
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including parental leave
- Employer-Matching 401(k) to support your long-term financial goals
About the Company
- At WETT, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a company that plays a critical role in powering Texas with reliable, clean, and renewable energy.
- We take pride in fostering a workplace where innovation, integrity, and collaboration drive our success—and where every employee has a meaningful impact.