Principal Power System Engineer - Interconnection
Electric Power Engineers · Austin, TX, US
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About the Role
We are designing the Grid of the future! EPE is looking for a Principal with a background in Interconnection or Transmission Planning studies preferably in the MISO, SPP or SERC regions. In this role you will work closely with senior leadership to support our growth strategy and provide subject matter expertise both internally through coaching and developing staff as well as externally to our clients.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex interconnection studies including load flow, short circuit and transient stability across multiple ISOs and Utilities in the Eastern Interconnect, ideally focusing on MISO, SPP and SERC.
- Review ISO and/or Utility interconnection study results, replicate findings and identify errors or alternative mitigations that could impact assigned network upgrades.
- Support generation, large load and merchant transmission developers navigate interconnection processes across the Eastern Interconnect.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on interconnection related studies and stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes.
- Passionately solve difficult technical problems, provide innovative solutions and take ownership of the solutions provided.
- Develop net 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.
- Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation.
- 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 studies
- MISO
- SPP
- SERC
- Load flow
- Short circuit
- Transient stability
- FERC
- NERC
- ISO interconnection requirements
- PSSE
- TARA
- PSLF
- PowerWorld
- ASPEN
- PSCAD
- AI tools
- Automation tools
- Python
- C#
- SQL
Location
- Remote US/Canada
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
Experience Level
- Principal
- Minimum 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)
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.