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About the Role
We are designing the grid of the future! EPE is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer with a background in Generation, Load Interconnection, or Transmission Planning studies in the ERCOT region. This role is ideal for a technical expert who thrives on solving hard problems, building trusted relationships and enjoys mentoring others.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex load and generation interconnection studies in line with TSP and ERCOT’s methodology.
- Perform model benchmarking for both generation and load projects in accordance with existing or emerging requirements to assist clients in demonstrating compliance.
- Support more junior staff members leveraging technical skills to assist them in troubleshooting complex issues.
- Mentor and empower a small team of engineers fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and innovation.
- Demonstrate extreme ownership by taking responsibility for outcomes, decisions, and overall project success.
- Enhance internal capability by coaching staff on both technical and client-facing skills.
- Enhance delivery frameworks, QA/QC processes to ensure projects are delivered effectively to the highest quality standards.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to generation and large load developers helping them navigate ERCOT’s 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.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in the electric energy industry supporting Generation, Load Interconnection, or Transmission Planning studies.
- Strong understanding of ERCOT and TSP interconnection requirements and standards.
- Direct experience working at ERCOT, a Utility in its footprint, or as a consultant on behalf of these entities.
- Experience in IBR modelling and/or load modelling.
- Proven ability to connect the dots between technical depth and commercial strategy.
- Exceptional communicator who can influence and make decisions confidently under uncertainty.
- Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience performing interconnection or transmission planning studies outside of ERCOT.
- Experience with EMT (ideally PSCAD) studies.
Skills
- Technical Leadership
- Team Development
- Load Interconnection Studies
- Generation Interconnection Studies
- Model Benchmarking
- Troubleshooting
- Mentoring
- Client Relationship Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Communication
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- IBR Modelling
- Load Modelling
- Commercial Strategy
- Decision Making
- Collaboration
- Independent Work
Location
- Remote US/Canada
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
Experience Level
- Senior Principal Engineer
- 6+ 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
- 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
- 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.