Principal Power System Engineer

EPE Consulting, Ltd.; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Generous PTO and paid holidays

MyShare employee ownership program

401K with match

Flexible work remote/hybrid

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Engineer with a background in Generation and Load Interconnection, and Transmission Planning for the WECC. You will coach staff, provide SME input to clients, and support growth with senior leadership guidance.

You will work on interconnection studies, IBR modelling and systems analysis while aligning with industry standards. This role emphasizes solving complex grid challenges and advancing energy intelligence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in the electric energy industry.
• Experience with interconnection studies and transmission planning.
• Strong knowledge of FERC, NERC and ISO interconnection requirements.
• Experience mentoring technical teams and working with industry groups.
• Experience using AI/automation to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex interconnection studies including load flow, short circuit and transient stability across WECC.
• Review study results, replicate findings, and identify mitigations affecting upgrades.
• Support developers navigating interconnection processes in WECC.
• Serve as SME on interconnection studies and stay updated on industry changes.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to new product development.

Skills

Interconnection modelling

Transmission planning

FERC/NERC/ISO standards

Team mentoring

Industry taskforces

AI & automation

Tools

PSLF

PowerWorld

PSSE

PSCAD

TARA

ASPEN

Job description

Overview

Join us in leading the change!

EPE is looking to recruit a Principal or Senior Principal Engineer with a background in Generation and Load Interconnection, and Transmission Planning for the Western Interconnection region (WECC). In this role you will work closely with senior leadership to support our growth strategy and provide subject matter expertise both internally through coaching and developing staff as well as externally to our clients.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact

• Perform complex interconnection studies including load flow, short circuit and transient stability across multiple ISOs and Utilities in the Western Interconnected region (WECC).
• Review ISO and/or Utility interconnection study results, replicate findings and identify errors or alternative mitigations that could impact assigned network upgrades.
• Support generation, large load and merchant transmission developers navigate interconnection processes across the Western Interconnected System.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on interconnection related studies and stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Passionate about solving difficult technical problems, providing innovative solutions and taking ownership of the solutions provided.
• Develop net new and enhance existing relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, industry organizations, and regulatory agencies.
• Support the development of new products and services

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what's needed:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in the electric energy industry.
• Experience in IBR modelling, transmission planning and/or interconnection studies.
• Strong understanding of FERC, NERC and ISO interconnection requirements and standards.
• In-depth knowledge of at least one but preferably several of the following software packages:PSLF, PowerWorld, PSSE, PSCAD, TARA and ASPEN
• Experience in managing and mentoring technical teams.
• Active participation in industry taskforces and/or working groups.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation

Beneficial Experience:

• Direct experience working at an ISO, Utility, Developers or on behalf of these entities as a consultant.
• Direct experience with Utilities, TSPs, and Regulators in WECC would be considered a plus.
• Experience with the interconnection of renewable and conventional generation studies and processes.
• Experience with large load interconnection studies and processes.
• Automation experience (Python, C#, SQL) would be considered a plus.

We are designing the Grid of the future!

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 gid. 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 for you.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• MyShare (employee ownership program)
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
• Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities base on position.

Location: This position is open to remote US

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