Engineering Manager

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

PTO and holidays

MyShare Employee Ownership Program

401K with 4% match

Flexible hybrid/remote options

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers in the United States seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a team of power system engineers on transmission studies. You will manage client accounts, support business development, oversee projects, forecast resources, and mentor engineers.

The role requires 5+ years in power systems, leadership of 2–10 engineers, and hands-on experience with major power system tools. Remote US work is available with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in the electric energy industry as a Power Systems Engineer.
• Experience managing a team of 2 to 10 engineers.
• Proficiency with PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, TARA, CAPE, Aspen.
• Knowledge of multiple US power regions and ISOs including ERCOT.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools to improve quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of power system engineers on transmission studies and projects.
• Ensure timely completion of projects within quality and budget objectives.
• Interact with clients to gather input and address needs in the study scope.
• Develop and grow capabilities of engineers within the team and organization.
• Perform advanced studies using industry tools like PSCAD, CAPE, and others.
• Support business development with RFP responses and scopes of work.

Skills

Power Systems Engineering

Leadership

Project Management

Client Interaction

AI in Power Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PowerWorld

TARA

CAPE

Aspen

PSCAD

Job description

Overview

We are designing the Grid of the future

As an Engineering Manager you will 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

Howyou can make an impact:

• 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.

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• 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

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher with a focus in Power Systems
• SPP or Midwest MISO region experience
• PSCAD or EMT study experience

Lead the change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future throughadvanced 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.

How we support you:

• 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)
• Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities base on position.

Location: This position is open to Remte US

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

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