About the Role
Manage a team of power system engineers performing transmission studies & projects for clients. Responsibilities include client account management, supporting business development, project management, resource forecasting and utilization, and development of direct reports.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-level bulk power system studies using various power system software.
- Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
- Interact with clients to seek input and address their needs and concerns with respect to the project(s) study scope of work.
- Direct and manage a team of electrical engineers to perform specific power system analyses including steady state, transient stability, short circuit, and/or EMT studies.
- Develop and grow the capabilities of engineers within the team and the larger organization.
- Perform advanced and specialized studies of the power grid utilizing industry standard analysis platforms such as PSS/E, PSLF, Powerworld, TARA, ASPEN, CAPE, and PSCAD.
- Assist in model development efforts including development of generation, load, transmission line and transformer models.
- Develop optimal system upgrade and constraint mitigation plans for identified system violations and issues.
- Develop and review transmission study methodologies and processes.
- Lead process improvement efforts identifying opportunities to enhance organizational efficiencies focused on maximizing team bandwidth while ensuring quality and timeliness of client deliverables.
- Support business development activities including development of RFP responses & scope of work statements for clients, outlining EPE deliverables and projected completion dates.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years in the electric energy industry as a Power Systems Engineer with hands-on experience working with steady-state and dynamic base cases
- This role will manage/supervise a team of power system engineers ranging from 2 to 10 individuals.
- Experience with PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, TARA, CAPE, Aspen
- Knowledge of multiple power regions of the country and independent system operators such as PJM, MISO, NEISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC, ERCOT, NYISO
- Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation
- Bachelor's degree or higher with a focus in Power Systems
- SPP or Midwest MISO region experience
- PSCAD or EMT study experience
Skills
- Power system studies
- Client account management
- Business development support
- Project management
- Resource forecasting
- Resource utilization
- Team development
- PSS/E
- PSLF
- Powerworld
- TARA
- ASPEN
- CAPE
- PSCAD
- Model development
- Transmission study methodologies
- Process improvement
- RFP response development
- AI and automation tools
Location
- Remote US
Work Type
- Remote
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Bachelor's degree or higher with a focus in Power Systems
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision
- 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.
