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Engineering Manager - Energy Market Analysis at Electric Power Engineers

Engineering Manager - Energy Market Analysis

Electric Power Engineers · Austin, TX, US

2 weeks ago

Engineering Manager - Energy Market Analysis

Electric Power Engineers · Austin, TX, US

17 days ago
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About the Role

Electric Power Engineers, Inc. (EPE) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to lead our Energy Market Analysis - ERCOT team. This pivotal role involves working closely with senior leadership to drive our growth strategy and provide expert guidance in our service offerings. You will join a team known for its engagement, drive, and collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth analyses of congestion and basis risks for potential and existing projects, focusing on long-term regional transmission planning and development in ERCOT.
  • Perform financial, commercial, and engineering due diligence, including assessments of project operations, grid connection, market revenues, and contract provisions.
  • Lead and conduct transmission load flow and SCED Location Marginal Price (LMP) analyses.
  • Strategize on new project site selection and evaluate transmission-related opportunities to ensure competitive transmission availability for each project.
  • Offer expertise on transmission and interconnection issues during all project phases.
  • Analyze grid interconnection for due diligence activities, including LMP, congestion risk, and curtailment risks.
  • Forecast and advise on Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs), forward prices, transmission congestion, curtailments, and LMP basis price spread.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on transmission and market design, tracking policy changes and performing research on interconnection and transmission policies with a specific focus on ERCOT.
  • Serve as a transmission and market design expert by tracking changes, performing research regarding interconnection and transmission policies, and reviewing market rules or processes.
  • Collaborate across EPE teams to strategize on market trends, regulatory changes, and investment opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships, including clients, industry organizations, and regulatory bodies.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and market innovations in the energy sector.
  • Advise on technical software strategy and IP development.
  • Carry out additional duties as assigned.
  • Lead the Energy Market Analysis ERCOT team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
  • Drive EPE's market capability and expansion strategy for Power Markets Services.
  • Build strong relationships with senior client management and contribute to sales and business development activities.
  • Manage project staffing, resource utilization, and staff development and training.
  • Ensure impeccable quality and accuracy in all deliverables produced by the team.
  • Oversee project timelines, ensuring all projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to client satisfaction.
  • Engage with clients to understand and address their project needs and concerns.
  • Prepare and oversee responses to RFPs, defining project scope and time estimates.
  • Mentor junior ERCOT team members, enhancing team knowledge and capabilities.
  • Develop and implement marketing strategies for EPE's ERCOT energy market analysis services.
  • Represent EPE at industry events, staying informed of market developments and networking with industry peers.
  • Ensure effective project staffing, resource utilization, and staff training/development.
  • Ensure that every document generated by the Power Systems Engineer(s) assigned to a project is prepared, checked, and approved in accordance with EPE's quality management standards and without errors.
  • Take responsibility for the timely completion of assigned projects while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
  • Interact with clients to seek input and address their needs and concerns regarding the project(s) under study.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • 10-15 years of experience in the electric energy industry, with expertise in power flow modeling, transmission planning, and market analysis.
  • 10-15 years of experience in the electric energy industry, power flow (PSSE/MUST) modeling, transmission planning, interconnection studies, and SCED analysis (PROMOD, UPLAN, PLEXOS, Grid View, etc.).
  • Strong background in power system optimization and knowledge of various market structures (PJM, SPP, MISO, NYISO, ISO-NE, CAISO).
  • Experience in resource planning, market design, renewable energy finance, and contract negotiation.
  • Prior experience supporting IRPs, resource adequacy, market design and rule development, RECs, ITC and PTC, PPA negotiation, and financial modeling of renewable energy assets will be looked upon favorably.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and technological aptitude.
  • Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation.
  • Significant knowledge of and/or experience with the ERCOT market is a benefit.

Skills

  • Power flow modeling
  • Transmission planning
  • Market analysis
  • Power flow (PSSE/MUST) modeling
  • Interconnection studies
  • SCED analysis (PROMOD, UPLAN, PLEXOS, Grid View, etc.)
  • Power system optimization
  • Market structures (PJM, SPP, MISO, NYISO, ISO-NE, CAISO)
  • Resource planning
  • Market design
  • Renewable energy finance
  • Contract negotiation
  • IRPs
  • Resource adequacy
  • Market rule development
  • RECs
  • ITC and PTC
  • PPA negotiation
  • Financial modeling of renewable energy assets
  • Microsoft Office
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Communication skills
  • Technological aptitude
  • AI and automation tools
  • ERCOT market

Location

  • Remote US

Work Type

  • Hybrid
  • Remote

Experience Level

  • Manager
  • 10-15 years

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Continuous Education Benefits
  • Work with industry leaders
  • 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

About the Company

  • We are designing the Grid of the future.
  • EPE offers significant professional development opportunities and a competitive compensation package.

Equal Opportunity

  • EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.
  • The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster