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.
