Engineering Manager - Energy Market Analysis

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Generous PTO and holidays

Continuous Education Benefits

401K match

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers, Inc. (EPE) is seeking a dynamic Manager to lead our Energy Market Analysis - ERCOT team. You will work with senior leadership to guide growth, oversee analyses of congestion, LMP, and market design, and drive strategic opportunities across ERCOT projects.

Join a collaborative environment with a strong focus on innovation, client engagement, and professional development, offering a competitive compensation package and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in the electric energy industry with power flow modeling, transmission planning, and market analysis.
• Experience with PSSE/MUST, SCED analysis, and multiple market structures (PJM, SPP, MISO, NYISO, ISO-NE, CAISO).
• Experience in resource planning, market design, renewable energy finance, and contract negotiation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and technical aptitude; familiarity with AI tools is a plus.
• Significant knowledge of ERCOT market is a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the ERCOT team, driving growth and client delivery.
• Conduct congestion and basis risk analyses for ERCOT projects and regional planning.
• Lead transmission load flow and LMP analyses.
• Develop strategy on site selection and market opportunities for each project.
• Oversee project staffing, budgets, and timelines to ensure quality delivery.
• Engage with clients and industry groups on market developments and regulatory changes.
• Mentor staff and ensure compliance with quality standards and IP protection.
• Stay informed of policy changes and conduct research on interconnection and market rules.

Skills

Power system optimization

ERCOT market knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical aptitude

AI & automation tools

Market structures knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

PSSE/MUST

PROMOD/UPLAN/PLEXOS/Grid View

Job description

Overview

We are designing the Grid of the future.

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. In return, EPE offers significant professional development opportunities and a competitive compensation package. You will join a team known for its engagement, drive, and collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

Howyou can make an impact:

• 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 (including FERC record searches), and reviewing key topics and research and review of 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.

Leadership Duties

• 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.

Qualifications

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

• 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.

How we support you:

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

Location : Remote 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