Principal Power System Engineer - Interconnection

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous PTO

Employee ownership program

401K with matching

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers is seeking a Principal with expertise in interconnection and transmission planning. This role involves performing complex studies across multiple ISOs, mentoring teams, and supporting stakeholder relationships.

Ideal candidates will have at least 6 years in the electric energy industry and knowledge of FERC and NERC standards. The position offers comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, and the possibility of flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in the electric energy industry.
• Experience in IBR modeling, transmission planning and/or interconnection studies.
• Strong understanding of FERC, NERC and ISO interconnection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex interconnection studies across multiple ISOs.
• Review ISO study results and identify errors or alternatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on interconnection studies.

Skills

Interconnection studies

Transmission planning

FERC and NERC standards

IBR modeling

Technical team management

Tools

PSSE

PowerWorld

TARA

PSLF

Job description

Overview

We are designing the Grid of the future!

EPE is looking for a Principal with a background in Interconnection or Transmission Planning studies preferably in the MISO, SPP or SERC regions. 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 Eastern Interconnect, ideally focusing on MISO, SPP and SERC.
• 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 Eastern Interconnect.
• 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: PSSE, TARA, PSLF, PowerWorld. ASPEN and PSCAD
• Experience in managing and mentoring technical teams.
• Active participation in industry taskforces and/or working group.

Beneficial Experience:

• Direct experience working at an ISO/Utility or on behalf of these entities as a consultant.
• Experience with large load interconnection studies would be considered a big plus.
• Experience with DER interconnection or studies would be considered a plus.
• Experience with production cost modelling would be considered a plus.
• Automation experience (Python, C#, SQL) would be considered a plus.

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 Employeee 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/Canada

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