Associate Director - WECC Interconnection at Electric Power Engineers | USA | Rezi

Associate Director - WECC Interconnection at Electric Power Engineers

Associate Director - WECC Interconnection

Electric Power Engineers · USA

1 weeks ago

Associate Director - WECC Interconnection

Electric Power Engineers · USA

11 days ago
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About the Role

We are designing the grid of the future! This role is ideal for a technical expert who thrives on solving hard problems, building trusted relationships, and enjoys mentoring others.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and perform complex load and generation interconnection studies in accordance with ISO and utility methodologies.
  • Oversee and execute model benchmarking for generation and load projects, ensuring compliance with existing and emerging requirements.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on interconnection studies, staying current with regulatory changes and industry trends.
  • Strengthen delivery frameworks, QA/QC processes, and technical standards to ensure high-quality, efficient project execution.
  • Mentor and develop a small team of engineers by coaching both technical depth and client-facing excellence, and fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and innovation.
  • Represent the firm in industry forums, conferences, and technical publications.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to generation, large load, and merchant transmission developers navigating the evolving interconnection landscape in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC).
  • Lead technical reviews of interconnection studies—replicating results, identifying risks, and developing creative strategies to reduce upgrade costs and accelerate timelines.
  • Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations that drive informed commercial decisions.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to develop new tools, services, and go-to-market strategies.
  • Support RFP responses and scope development with strong technical and commercial alignment.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in the electric energy industry.
  • Direct experience with CAISO and the WECC Interconnected System, a utility within their footprint, or consulting on their behalf.
  • Hands-on experience in multiple study types, such as: Injection and Deliverability studies, PSLF/PSCAD benchmarking, Transitional Cluster studies in WECC, Load interconnection studies replicating ISO/utility practices.
  • Experience in IBR modeling, load modeling, generation/load interconnection studies, transmission planning, and/or EMT studies.
  • Strong command of ISO and utility interconnection standards in WECC.
  • Ability to connect technical rigor with commercial strategy.
  • Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation.
  • Exceptional communication skills and confidence in making decisions under uncertainty.
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with EMT (ideally PSCAD) modeling/studies.
  • Experience performing interconnection or transmission planning studies outside the Northeast.
  • Automation experience (Python, C#, SQL).

Skills

  • PSLF
  • PSSE
  • TARA
  • PSCAD
  • ASPEN
  • Python
  • C#
  • SQL

Location

  • Remote US or Canada

Work Type

  • Remote
  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Associate

Benefits

  • 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)

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.