Job Description

Exciting contract opportunity with a great client

Candidates must be US Citizens and able to clear a background check

No C2C or C2H

This is a remote position but does require occasional on-site meetings in Austin, Texas

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Microsoft Power Automate-based project tracking system to manage RaaS projects from intake through permission to operate.
• Integrate the new tracking system with Austin Energy’s existing platforms such as Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS), Generation Management Systems (GMS), and ERCOT metering/reporting tools.
• Coordinate and communicate system integration requirements across internal Austin Energy departments (Metering, IT, and Generation Operations).
• Ensure compliance with SB 398 legislative requirements and ERCOT communication protocols for DERs.
• Support real-time reporting and monthly settlement processes for distributed energy resources via system-to-system integration with ERCOT.
• Collaborate with external vendors and internal teams for seamless integration and quality assurance.
• Perform on-site testing of communication equipment to ensure data integrity and grid communication reliability.
• Monitor and refine automated workflow notifications to ensure timely updates to relevant business units.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test Power Automate workflows and process automation logic.
• Lead and participate in technical discussions with cross-functional internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration and communication issues between AE systems and distributed energy platforms.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for process flows and integration architecture.
• Provide stakeholders with regular updates on RaaS project tracking and operational milestones.
• Conduct validation and testing of systems, including on-site inspections of metering or communication equipment.
• Support real-time data exchange via ICCP and other protocols between AE and ERCOT.

Preferred Experience and Attributes

• 4–7 years of experience in information systems, system integration, or related IT project delivery roles.
• Proven experience working on system integration projects in utility or energy-related environments.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Power Automate for developing end-to-end process automation workflows.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visio for designing process diagrams and visual documentation.
• Working knowledge of ERCOT protocols related to DER metering, telemetry, and registration.
• Familiarity with DER interconnection procedures and distributed generation resource management.
• Experience integrating with or supporting MDMS and GMS platforms.
• Understanding of Inter-Control Center Communications Protocol (ICCP) and related network communication standards.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across IT, operations, and external vendors.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving project environment.
• Experience conducting system-level QA and validating end-to-end integration.
• Capable of producing technical documentation and training materials for system users.

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