Remote Lead Engineer – Power Grid Interconnection & Modeling

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. 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.