Principal Interconnection & Transmission Engineer - Remote

Electric Power Engineers, LLC; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Generous PTO and paid holidays

MyShare Employee Ownership Program

401K with up to 4% match

Hybrid/remote work options

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers, LLC (EPE) is seeking a Principal with a strong background in interconnection and transmission planning to support growth and provide subject matter expertise. You will coach staff, collaborate with senior leadership, and engage clients across ISO/Utilities in the Eastern Interconnect.

Lead complex studies, stay current with regulatory changes, mentor engineers, and help develop new products while leveraging AI and automation to boost quality and productivity.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in the electric energy industry.
• Experience in IBR modelling, transmission planning or interconnection studies.
• Strong understanding of FERC, NERC and ISO interconnection requirements and standards.
• Experience with software packages: PSSE, TARA, PSLF, PowerWorld, ASPEN or PSCAD.
• Experience mentoring technical teams.
• Active participation in industry taskforces or working groups.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex interconnection studies including load flow, short circuit and transient stability across multiple ISOs and Utilities in the Eastern Interconnect, focusing on MISO, SPP and SERC.
• Review ISO/Utility interconnection study results, replicate findings and identify errors or mitigations that could impact upgrades.
• Support generation, large load and merchant transmission developers navigate interconnection processes across the Eastern Interconnect.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on interconnection studies and stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Develop relationships with clients, industry organizations, and regulatory agencies.
• Support the development of new products and services.

Skills

Interconnection studies

Transmission planning

Mentoring teams

AI and automation

Tools

PSSE

TARA

PSLF

PowerWorld

ASPEN

PSCAD

Job description

Electric Power Engineers, LLC (EPE) is seeking a Principal with a strong background in interconnection and transmission planning to support growth and provide subject matter expertise. You will coach staff, collaborate with senior leadership, and engage clients across ISO/Utilities in the Eastern Interconnect.

Lead complex studies, stay current with regulatory changes, mentor engineers, and help develop new products while leveraging AI and automation to boost quality and productivity.