About the Role
EPE is seeking a Principal with expertise in Interconnection or Transmission Planning studies, preferably within the MISO, SPP, or SERC regions. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership to support growth, providing subject matter expertise, and coaching staff.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex interconnection studies including load flow, short circuit and transient stability across multiple ISOs and Utilities in the Eastern Interconnect, focusing on MISO, SPP and SERC.
- Review ISO and/or Utility interconnection study results, replicate findings and identify errors or alternative mitigations impacting network upgrades.
- Support generation, large load and merchant transmission developers in navigating interconnection processes across the Eastern Interconnect.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on interconnection related studies and stay updated with industry trends and regulatory changes.
- Solve difficult technical problems, provide innovative solutions, and take ownership of provided solutions.
- Develop new and enhance existing relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, industry organizations, and regulatory agencies.
- Support the development of new products and services.
Requirements
- 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: PSSE, TARA, PSLF, PowerWorld. ASPEN and PSCAD.
- Experience in managing and mentoring technical teams.
- Active participation in industry taskforces and/or working groups.
- Direct experience working at an ISO/Utility or on behalf of these entities as a consultant.
- Experience with large load interconnection studies.
- Experience with DER interconnection or studies.
- Experience with production cost modelling.
- Automation experience (Python, C#, SQL).
Skills
- Interconnection studies
- Transmission Planning
- MISO
- SPP
- SERC
- Load flow
- Short circuit
- Transient stability
- FERC
- NERC
- ISO interconnection requirements
- PSSE
- TARA
- PSLF
- PowerWorld
- ASPEN
- PSCAD
- Python
- C#
- SQL
Location
- Remote US/Canada
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Principal
- Minimum 6 years
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)
- Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities base on position.
About the Company
- 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.
- Leaders in the renewables space, focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid.
- Transforming the future of energy.
Equal Opportunity
- EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.
