About the Role
We are designing the grid of the future! EPE is looking to recruit a Senior Manager with a strong background in EMT modeling and studies. In this role, you will leverage a blend of commercial acumen and technical depth to guide clients through existing and emerging EMT requirements across a broad range of Utilities and ISOs/RTOs. This role is ideal for someone looking to step into leadership and who thrives on solving hard problems in an exciting, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and empower a diverse team of engineers fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation.
- Perform PSCAD and PSS/E model benchmarking for generation and load projects in accordance with existing or emerging requirements to assist clients in demonstrating compliance.
- Lead automation efforts to improve efficiency in performing EMT modeling and model quality testing.
- Stay current with emerging EMT modeling requirements and participate in internal and external forums.
- Demonstrate extreme ownership by taking responsibility for outcomes, decisions, and overall team success.
- Enhance internal capability by coaching staff on both technical and client-facing skills.
- Enhance delivery frameworks, QA/QC processes, and drive cross-collaboration to ensure the team scales effectively.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to generation and large load developers helping them navigate the Eastern Interconnection evolving interconnection landscape.
- Translate complex technical issues into clear and actionable insights that accelerate client decision-making and support project success.
- Leverage strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills to gather necessary input and make informed recommendations even in situations where there is inherent ambiguity.
- Lead reviews of interconnection studies and identify creative pathways to remove roadblocks and expedite projects.
- Identify and pursue new service lines and products.
- Lead proposal and RFP development efforts.
- Contribute to EMT thought leadership through conferences, technical papers, and industry forums.
- Drive the development of internal tools and analytics that strengthen EPE’s position in the market.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of experience in the electric energy industry.
- Proven ability to connect the dots between technical depth and commercial strategy.
- Exceptional communicator who can influence and make decisions confidently under uncertainty.
- In-depth experience with EMT (ideally PSCAD) modeling of generation and load projects as well as benchmarking models across various platforms.
- Strong understanding of FERC, NERC, and ISO interconnection requirements and standards.
- Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience in IBR modelling and/or load modelling.
- Direct experience working at an ISO, Utility, or on behalf of these entities as a consultant.
- Prior experience with traditional studies performed for gen/load interconnection or transmission planning.
- Real-time simulation familiarity (OPAL-RT, RTDS, etc).
- Automation experience (Python, C#, SQL).
Skills
- EMT modeling
- PSCAD
- PSS/E
- FERC
- NERC
- ISO interconnection requirements
- IBR modelling
- Load modelling
- Real-time simulation
- OPAL-RT
- RTDS
- Python
- C#
- SQL
- Communication
- Stakeholder engagement
Location
- Remote US
Work Type
- Remote
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior Manager
- 8 years of experience
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.
