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[/company/ercot](/company/ercot)[ERCOT](/company/ercot)
# Principal, Grid Interconnection at ERCOT

Compensation

$182,000 – $251,000/yr

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: Austin, Texas

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Aug 28, 2026

## Description

ERCOT is hiring an Electrical Engineer focused on grid interconnection, system reliability, emerging technologies, and interconnection studies. The role develops methodologies, modeling requirements, and engineering solutions for large-load and generation interconnections; leads technical work and engineers; advises leadership; represents ERCOT in industry forums; and mentors staff. It requires at least 10 years of relevant experience, prior team or project leadership, an electrical engineering or related bachelor’s degree, and a Texas work arrangement of at least two days per week.

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