Lead Engineer - Irving, TX

EEPLUS; Irving (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EEPLUS Inc. seeks a Lead Engineer in Irving, Texas. The role requires a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, including power system planning, modeling, and VRT testing. Telecommute is accepted with domestic travel twice a year.

You will lead generation interconnection studies, perform analyses across ISO/RTO markets, and ensure ERCOT MQTs meet regulatory requirements while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 3 years of experience as Electrical Engineer, incl. power system planning and modeling.
• Familiarity with ERCOT requirements for generation interconnection and load modeling.
• Experience with Voltage Ride-Through (VRT) testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of generation interconnection engineers in grid studies and interconnection analyses.
• Perform interconnection studies: steady-state, short-circuit, and dynamic modeling.
• Conduct power flow analyses and submit interconnection applications across ISO/RTO markets (ERCOT, CAISO, MISO, PJM, SPP, WECC, SERC).
• Prepare MQT packages for ERCOT compliance.
• Manage transmission injection and feasibility studies from scoping to final reports with QA/QC.
• Act as technical liaison with clients, ISO/RTOs, QSAs, and other stakeholders.
• Develop dynamic models for wind, solar, storage, conventional generation, and large loads using PSS E.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and ensure timely, accurate deliverables.
• Review scopes of work and supporting docs with clients.

Skills

Power system planning

Power system modeling

VRT testing

Interconnection studies

Client liaison

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS E

Job description

EEPLUS Inc. seeks a Lead Engineer in Irving, Texas.

Need master’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Need 3 years of experience as Electrical Engineer, including three years of experience in power system planning and power system modeling, including grid code compliance modeling, with familiarity with ERCOT requirements related to generation interconnection and load modeling, including Voltage Ride-Through (VRT) testing. Telecommute accepted; Domestic travel twice a year if needed. Mail resume to 222 W Las Colinas Blvd., STE 121N, Irving, Texas, 75039.

Position Description:

Lead a team of generation interconnection engineers in performing grid interconnection studies, including interconnection application support, steady-state, short-circuit, and dynamic modeling analyses, Voltage Ride-Through (VRT) testing, and model testing and validation.

Conduct technical power flow analyses and prepare and submit generation and load interconnection applications for multiple customers, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and technical sufficiency of data at various stages of the interconnection process across ISO/RTO markets, including ERCOT, CAISO, MISO, PJM, SPP, WECC, SERC, and other applicable regions.

Prepare and deliver all technical components of Model Quality Test (MQT) packages for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), including compliance with applicable Qualified Scheduling Agent (QSA) requirements.

Lead and manage transmission injection and feasibility study projects from initial scoping through final reports and deliverables, including quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews and technical discussions with clients.

Serve as the primary technical liaison with clients, ISO/RTO representatives, Qualified Scheduling Agents (QSAs), and other external stakeholders regarding interconnection requirements, study results, and regulatory compliance matters.

Oversee and review the development of dynamic models for various generation and load technologies, including wind, solar, battery energy storage systems, conventional generation, and large load facilities, to meet regional modeling requirements for interconnection studies using industry-standard software such as PSS E.

Manage generation and load interconnection applications and associated modeling activities across multiple ISO/RTO markets. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers to support the delivery of grid interconnection and project development advisory services.

Conduct final quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of technical analyses and modeling outputs and approve deliverables prior to client submission. Collaborate with clients to identify technical project requirements and review technical scopes of work and supporting documentation for project proposals.

At EEPlus, we bring together engineers, analysts, and problem-solvers to deliver solutions for the next-generation grid.

We value expertise, collaboration, and impact and are always looking for talented individuals to join our team.

If you’re ready to help shape the future of energy, we’d love to hear from you.