Remote Principal Power Engineer - ERCOT Interconnect

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO & holidays

MyShare Ownership

Industry leaders

401K match

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers is seeking an experienced Power Systems Engineer to lead generation interconnection and provide expert modeling for ERCOT projects. You will oversee complex technical studies, mentor junior engineers, and support business development with strong client engagement.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in generation and transmission interconnection, PSCAD/PSS/E modeling, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Power Systems Engineer supporting generation and transmission interconnection.
• Familiarity with ERCOT interconnection process from filing to commercial operations; other ISOs a plus.
• PSCAD and PSS/E modeling experience.
• Hands-on ERCOT Model Quality Testing (MQT) experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build internal/external relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation interconnection efforts within the ERCOT footprint as the technical expert for interconnection processes.
• Identify optimal grid interconnection strategies based on system impacts and grid capacity.
• Perform EMT studies and model benchmarking per IEEE, ISO and utility guidelines.
• Create and validate PSS/E, PSCAD, and TSAT plant models for Solar PV, BESS, Wind, and conventional projects; advise on modeling issues.
• Lead advanced large-load power system modeling and dynamic impact studies to assess performance and requirements.
• Conduct interconnection modeling, due diligence, analysis, and specialized grid studies including Reactive Power Compensation.
• Support business development and prepare scopes of work/proposals.
• Mentor junior Power Systems Engineers and represent EPE at meetings and conferences.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Client facing communication

Team leadership

Interconnection strategy

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

TSAT

EMT studies

Job description

Electric Power Engineers is seeking an experienced Power Systems Engineer to lead generation interconnection and provide expert modeling for ERCOT projects. You will oversee complex technical studies, mentor junior engineers, and support business development with strong client engagement.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in generation and transmission interconnection, PSCAD/PSS/E modeling, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to clients and stakeholders.