Principal Power System Engineer

Location: Austin, TX, US

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future!

EPE is looking to recruit a Principal or Senior Principal Engineer with a background in Generation and Load Interconnection, and Transmission Planning for the Western Interconnection region (WECC). In this role you will work closely with senior leadership to support our growth strategy and provide subject matter expertise both internally through coaching and developing staff as well as externally to our clients.

 

Responsibilities

 

How you can make an impact:

• Perform and lead complex interconnection studies including load flow, short circuit and transient stability across multiple ISOs and Utilities in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) footprint.
• Review ISO and/or Utility interconnection study results, replicate findings and identify errors or alternative mitigations that could impact assigned network upgrades.
• Support generation, large load and merchant transmission developers navigate interconnection processes across the Western Interconnected System (WECC).
• Serve as a subject matter expert on interconnection related studies and stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Support business development activities within ERCOT and/or the West.
• Passionate about solving difficult technical problems, providing innovative solutions and taking ownership of the solutions provided.
• Develop net new and enhance existing relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, industry organizations, and regulatory agencies.
• Support the development of new products and services 

 

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in the electric energy industry.
• Experience in IBR modelling, transmission planning and/or interconnection studies. 
• Strong understanding of FERC, NERC and ISO interconnection requirements and standards.
• In-depth knowledge of at least one but preferably several of the following software packages:PSLF, PowerWorld, PSSE, PSCAD, TARA and ASPEN
• Experience in managing and mentoring technical teams.
• Active participation in industry taskforces and/or working groups.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

 

How we support you:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

 

 

Location: This position is open to remote

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

 

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster

 

 

Third-Party Recruiting Notification

EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team. 

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