Engineering Manager - ERCOT Modeling Team - Electric Power Engineers

OpenTalent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) in Austin, TX, seeks a senior Lead Power System Engineer to lead a team performing ERCOT IBR modeling tasks, NERC studies, and client account management.

The role focuses on project execution, quality deliverables, and strengthening relationships with clients while developing direct reports and advancing grid modeling capabilities within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proficient with power system analysis software (PSSE/PSCAD/TSAT/PSLF).
• BS or higher in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis.
• Extensive ERCOT modeling experience and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for timely completion of projects meeting quality and budget objectives.
• Interact with clients to gather input and address needs and concerns within the scope of work.
• Lead a team of electrical engineers on ERCOT IBR modeling tasks and NERC PRC studies.
• Develop and grow the capabilities of engineers within the team and organization.
• Perform advanced studies of the power grid using industry-standard tools (PSSE, PSCAD, TSAT, PSLF).
• Lead process-improvement efforts to maximize team bandwidth while ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Support business development with RFP responses and scope of work statements.

Skills

Power system analysis

Team leadership

Client relations

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (power systems)

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

TSAT

PSLF

Job description

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.

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.

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.