Supervisor - Renewable Forecasting and Analysis

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 The Supervisor of Renewable Forecasting and Analysis leads ERCOT's renewable forecasting team, directing the development of operationally reliable wind and solar forecasts and applying advanced AI/ML and probabilistic techniques to strengthen in-house models. This role supervises a team of engineers and analysts, manages forecast vendor contracts and procurement, and oversees forecast performance analysis, reporting accuracy, and renewable telemetry data quality. The Supervisor also leads the Pay-for-Performance evaluation process, manages the ERCOT Forecast Presentation Platform, and serves as the primary point of coordination between ERCOT meteorologists and control room staff on renewable forecasting matters.

Job Duties

• Directly supervise a team of ERCOT engineers and analysts, including performance management, coaching, and workload prioritization
• Manage forecast vendor procurement and contract lifecycle (RFPs, renewals, SLAs)
• Identify and scope new forecasting use-cases and business needs, including new/emerging forecast product types
• Lead development of operationally reliable wind and solar forecasts, applying advanced AI/ML techniques to enhance existing in-house models
• Oversee ongoing forecast performance analysis and reporting
• Own and ensure accuracy of ERCOT forecasting reports
• Monitor and manage renewable telemetry performance and data quality
• Lead Pay-for-Performance (P4P) evaluation and its ongoing methodology evolution
• Evaluate and refine the use of probabilistic forecasts and their integration into ERCOT methodologies
• Serve as primary point of coordination with ERCOT meteorologists and control room staff
• Manage ERCOT Forecast Presentation Platform (FPP)
• Evaluate and tune renewable parameters in ERCOT applications

Experience

• Typically requires 5 years of related experience, including at least 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience.

CERTIFICATION

• PE Professional Engineer (Preferred)

Education

• Bachelor's Degree : Electrical Engineering or related field (Required)
• Master's Degree : Electrical Engineering or related field (Preferred)
• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

Work Location

• Hybrid in Taylor, TX 2 days per week

ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.

Expected Salary Range $145,000 - $200,000