ERCOT Market Representative
AEP, Austin, TX, United States
Job Summary
Represents AEP Texas at ERCOT as a Market Representative in the different Committee and Subcommittees and supporting the different subject matter experts (SMEs) in the different Working Groups. Job Posting End Date
04-21-2026 Job Description
What You'll Do:
Represents AEP at ERCOT as the Back-Up Authorized Representative across the ERCOT Market
Facilitates work activity of others to perform regulatory tasks, such as responding to information requests, creating revision request proposals, or developing reply comments to already existing language proposals; facilitate organizational unit activities related to specific, unique and/or highly specialized areas of regulatory practice; promotes professionalism and standards, influences the direction of thinking through the organizational unit as a recognized authority; and operates with little supervision in a complex environment.
Developed knowledge of regulatory matters for the applicable regulatory function performed.
Regulatory matters include but are not limited to: ERCOT wholesale and retail market; ERCOT market structure, processes, and roles; state regulatory commission structures, processes, and roles; industry restructuring and deregulation; and current legislative and regulatory policy issues impacting electric utilities.
Interprets regulatory needs and implements projects, analysis, and process work by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements relative to a specific area of responsibility; addresses company system-wide issues within specialized field of expertise; and reviews planned work of others.
Anticipates, identifies, clarifies, resolves and initiates solutions to internal and/or external unique and specialized problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data; and facilitates the development of opportunities, new ideas and approaches that have system-wide impact.
Works primarily independently, with guidance only on more complex matters, to prepare and present complex regulatory subjects and strategies in a clear, concise and effective manner to management and/or regulatory bodies; demonstrates a developed knowledge of the network channels within the company, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies.
Makes complex decisions based on calculated risk and be held accountable for these complex decisions; has a very strong knowledge of the impact of the decisions made on other organizational units internal and external of the company; possesses expert knowledge to defend decisions that are made in the interest of the company; and demonstrates the ability to extrapolate beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions.
What You'll Have:
Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND 2 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university AND 6 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR
High School diploma or GED AND 8 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience.
Other Requirements
Master’s degree, in areas of study identified above, is preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification/licensure is preferred.
Proficiency with spreadsheets is required.
Proficient oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate strategy and provide guidance to management and witnesses on case, are required.
Must possess analytical problem-solving skills. Required to work mandatory on-call requirements over weekends, holidays, vacations, etc. as necessary to meet regulatory requirements, including due dates required by the Company or as imposed by ERCOT or the Commission.
Occasional travel will be required, such as to attend in-person meetings at ERCOT, to participate in Commission Staff and/or stakeholder meetings/events, to advocate the Company’s position in various federal, regional, or state venues, to attend training, etc.
What You'll Get
Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000/yr Eligible for our Incentive Compensation Plan In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you! #AEPCareers #AEPTX Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-008
Compensation Range: $116,255.00 - $151,132.50 The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics. AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers. At AEP, we actively strive to create a welcoming community where our employees truly feel involved and supported.
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Represents AEP Texas at ERCOT as a Market Representative in the different Committee and Subcommittees and supporting the different subject matter experts (SMEs) in the different Working Groups. Job Posting End Date
04-21-2026 Job Description
What You'll Do:
Represents AEP at ERCOT as the Back-Up Authorized Representative across the ERCOT Market
Facilitates work activity of others to perform regulatory tasks, such as responding to information requests, creating revision request proposals, or developing reply comments to already existing language proposals; facilitate organizational unit activities related to specific, unique and/or highly specialized areas of regulatory practice; promotes professionalism and standards, influences the direction of thinking through the organizational unit as a recognized authority; and operates with little supervision in a complex environment.
Developed knowledge of regulatory matters for the applicable regulatory function performed.
Regulatory matters include but are not limited to: ERCOT wholesale and retail market; ERCOT market structure, processes, and roles; state regulatory commission structures, processes, and roles; industry restructuring and deregulation; and current legislative and regulatory policy issues impacting electric utilities.
Interprets regulatory needs and implements projects, analysis, and process work by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements relative to a specific area of responsibility; addresses company system-wide issues within specialized field of expertise; and reviews planned work of others.
Anticipates, identifies, clarifies, resolves and initiates solutions to internal and/or external unique and specialized problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data; and facilitates the development of opportunities, new ideas and approaches that have system-wide impact.
Works primarily independently, with guidance only on more complex matters, to prepare and present complex regulatory subjects and strategies in a clear, concise and effective manner to management and/or regulatory bodies; demonstrates a developed knowledge of the network channels within the company, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies.
Makes complex decisions based on calculated risk and be held accountable for these complex decisions; has a very strong knowledge of the impact of the decisions made on other organizational units internal and external of the company; possesses expert knowledge to defend decisions that are made in the interest of the company; and demonstrates the ability to extrapolate beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions.
What You'll Have:
Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND 2 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university AND 6 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR
High School diploma or GED AND 8 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience.
Other Requirements
Master’s degree, in areas of study identified above, is preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification/licensure is preferred.
Proficiency with spreadsheets is required.
Proficient oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate strategy and provide guidance to management and witnesses on case, are required.
Must possess analytical problem-solving skills. Required to work mandatory on-call requirements over weekends, holidays, vacations, etc. as necessary to meet regulatory requirements, including due dates required by the Company or as imposed by ERCOT or the Commission.
Occasional travel will be required, such as to attend in-person meetings at ERCOT, to participate in Commission Staff and/or stakeholder meetings/events, to advocate the Company’s position in various federal, regional, or state venues, to attend training, etc.
What You'll Get
Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000/yr Eligible for our Incentive Compensation Plan In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you! #AEPCareers #AEPTX Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-008
Compensation Range: $116,255.00 - $151,132.50 The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics. AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers. At AEP, we actively strive to create a welcoming community where our employees truly feel involved and supported.
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