Engineering Manager – ERCOT Modeling Team

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

MyShare Employee Ownership Program

Work with industry leaders

401K match

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers is seeking a senior team lead to guide power system modeling and ERCOT studies. You will manage a team of electrical engineers, drive project delivery, and collaborate with clients on scope and requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence in PSSE/PSCAD/TSAT/PSLF, and growing the capabilities of the team within a global consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Requires BS or higher in Electrical Engineering with a power systems emphasis.
• Extensive experience in power system modeling and ERCOT requirements.
• Minimum 5 years in the power system industry, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven knowledge of power system and IBR modeling.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of electrical engineers on ERCOT IBR modeling tasks and NERC PRC-0.29 studies.
• Manage projects to meet deadlines, quality, and budget objectives.
• Interact with clients to define scope and address needs and concerns.
• Develop the capabilities of engineers within the team and organization.
• Support business development with RFPs and scope definitions.

Skills

Power system analysis

Leadership

Client communication

Project management

Team development

Education

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

TSAT

PSLF

Job description

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future!

Lead a team of power system engineers performing modeling and NERC technical studies for clients. Responsibilities include client account management, supporting business development, project management, and development of direct reports.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:

• 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.
• Lead a team of electrical engineers to perform ERCOT IBR modeling tasks and NERC PRC-0.29 study.
• 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, PLSF, TSAT and PSCAD.
• 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:

• Proficient with all least one of the power system analysis software: PSSE, PSCAD, TSAT and PSLF
• Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis.
• Wide range of experience with ERCOT modeling requirements and procedures.
• Minimum 5 years (in excess of degree requirements) * of working experience in the power system industry with at least 2 years of working in a supervisory role.
• Proven knowledge of power system and IBR modeling
• Proven team player skills with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.
• Have high standards on producing quality reports and products that he/she shall own with pride.

Lead the Change!

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.

How we support you

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage foryou
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

Location: This position will be remote US or Canada

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