Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, or in a field related to the job, eight (8) years of experience in engineering, acquired either before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, the ability to obtain a Texas PE license within one (1) year of employment.

Notes to Applicants
This is a senior level position in the team that manages the QSE functions for Austin Energy. This team maintains hardware and software applications and interfaces. These applications include Submitting Bids and Offers, Three Part Offers, Current Operating Plans, CRRs, Trades, and Ancillary Services to ERCOT . It manages applications used to nominate and schedule Natural Gas for our Power Plants. The group also manages Data and Business Analytic tools used by Austin Energy, EMO , Executive Leadership, Power Production, and AE Compliance. This group supports Shadow Settlements systems used by Mid Office. The group manages databases, web servers, and querying functions to support charts and graphs such as Post Market Positions, and reports to AE Finance. This group facilitates ERCOT Digital Certificates Management for the QSE .

Job Responsibilities:

Maintain Market Operations Bidding and Scheduling System to support QSE functions to ERCOT

Maintain Market Operations Settlement System to support QSE functions to ERCOT .

Assist and support resource energization.

Administration and patch support of hardware and software systems.

Supports ERCOT market financial settlement/dispute activities and process.

Assist the compliance with ERCOT and NERC protocols and guides, and other applicable regulations.

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as "see résumé" will not be accepted. You may use "N/A" for fields that are not applicable.
• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

ERCOT
This position requires the use of an ERCOT Digital Certificate ( EDC ) and therefore will require a Security Review to determine if the candidate meets all the requirements for issuance of the EDC .

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ERCOT QSE (Qualified Scheduling Entity) Operations
• Experience with ERCOT Market Management
• Experience with ERCOT Settlement Systems
• Proficiency with software development using C, Java, VBscript programing languages and Web API's.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Oracle database.
• Willingness to be on call on a 24x7 rotating basis to support real-time computer applications.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Develops technical specifications and standards by applying knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering discipline, including the methods, materials, equipment and techniques used.

Plans, researches, designs, and implements engineering studies and projects and/or program areas by applying advance technical knowledge of engineering discipline.

Manages and negotiates contracts by reviewing monthly progress reports, verifying final quantities and costs, compiling requisite documentation, reviewing change orders, and auditing as-built records.

Acts as a liaison among consultants, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, fabricators or suppliers and City.

Negotiates problems of changes, errors or deficiencies and ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements.

Manages and monitors engineering projects for compliance.

Reviews, analyzes, and interprets plans, specifications, contracts and other related documents.

Develops and monitors project budgets and assists in developing, managing and submitting proposed budget forecast planning for short- and long-term city planning.

Monitor projects for regulatory compliance and maintains knowledge of the latest developments in the utility industry, to meet North American Electric Reliability Council ( NERC ), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC ), Electric Reliability Council of Texas ( ERCOT ) and Texas Public Utility Commission (TX PUC ) standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of engineering design principles applicable to electric utility operations such as, generation, transmission, distribution and other related fields.
• Knowledge of utility standards and regulatory requirements, to meet North American Electric Reliability Council ( NERC ), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC ), Electric Reliability Council of Texas ( ERCOT ) and Texas Public Utility Commission (TX PUC ) compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of engineering standards, codes, practices, procedures, materials, and equipment used in the design, construction, and operation of the electric utility systems.
• Knowledge of established engineering principles and methods.
• Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements within the Local, State and Federal ordinances and laws.
• Knowledge of City of Austin purchasing and contract policies and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication including preparation of written reports.
• Skill in negotiations and handling conflict resolution.
• Ability to perform more complex engineering calculations and to analyze engineering problems.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.