Lead Power Systems Engineer – Remote

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

MyShare Employee Ownership Program

401K with match

Hybrid/Remote options

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers is seeking a senior Power Systems Engineer to lead ERCOT-focused analyses including curtailment, LMP and SCED studies. You will guide a team, liaise with clients, and shape strategies around market trends and project opportunities.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in power systems, PSCAD/PSS/E experience, and strong communication skills to drive innovative grid modeling solutions. The role offers remote US work with opportunities for travel and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years as Power Systems Engineer in generation and transmission interconnection.
• 5+ years in electric energy industry with power flow modeling and SCED analysis.
• ERCOT interconnection process experience; other ISOs a plus.
• PSCAD and PSS/E modeling experience; generation-focused load modeling a plus.
• MQT (ERCOT Model Quality Testing) experience.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead analyses of congestion and basis risks for ERCOT projects.
• Perform due diligence on operations, market revenues, and contracts.
• Lead transmission load flow and SCED LMP analyses.
• Evaluate site opportunities and ensure competitive transmission availability.
• Provide expertise on interconnection issues through all project phases.
• Analyze grid interconnection for LMP, congestion, and curtailment risks.
• Forecast and advise on FTRs, forward prices, and LMP spreads.
• Collaborate on market trends, regulatory changes, and opportunities.
• Support business development with scope of work and proposals.
• Mentor junior engineers and represent EPE at meetings.

Skills

Power systems

Market analysis

Client communication

Team mentorship

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Economics

Master's preferred

Tools

PROMOD

UPLAN

PLEXOS

Grid View

PSS/E

PSCAD

Job description

Electric Power Engineers is seeking a senior Power Systems Engineer to lead ERCOT-focused analyses including curtailment, LMP and SCED studies. You will guide a team, liaise with clients, and shape strategies around market trends and project opportunities.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in power systems, PSCAD/PSS/E experience, and strong communication skills to drive innovative grid modeling solutions. The role offers remote US work with opportunities for travel and collaboration across teams.