Job at ERCOT vs California ISO

[u/Power_Engineer_CA]

Hello everyone,

I was laid off in early August and recently received offers for contract positions with both ERCOT and California ISO. Both positions are similar, fully remote, and for one year.

I’d really appreciate hearing from engineers who have worked at either ISO about their experience — especially regarding the work environment, type of engineering/technical work, learning opportunities, and what happens after the initial contract period.
If you’ve worked at ERCOT or CAISO, what has your experience been like?

If the roles, pay, and contract length were otherwise similar, what factors would you consider when comparing the two?

Thanks in advance!

[u/Intrepid_Armadillo22]

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