Senior Power System Engineer - ERCOT Interconnection

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

MYShare Employee Ownership Program

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers in Austin, Texas is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to lead energy resource interconnection efforts within ERCOT. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience with interconnection processes, particularly in ERCOT, and possess strong skills in power system modeling. Responsibilities include overseeing technical studies, supporting business development, and mentoring junior engineers. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a generous PTO policy, and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional experience as a Power Systems Engineer.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, particularly with technical matters.
• Well-versed in the interconnection process of ERCOT and other ISOs.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation interconnection efforts within the ERCOT footprint.
• Identify optimal grid interconnection strategies based on system impacts.
• Create and validate power system models for various energy projects.

Skills

Power Systems Engineering

Interconnection Process

Technical Communication

Grid Modeling

Team Collaboration

Tools

PSCAD

PSS/E

Job description

Overview

Join us in leading the change!

This role leads the delivery of power system generation and merchant transmission interconnection services across ERCOT. Operating with minimal supervision, the position manages complex technical studies, oversees interconnection processes, and guides a team of power system engineers. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in generation interconnection, advanced modeling capabilities, and strong client‑facing communication skills. This role is central to shaping interconnection strategy, ensuring high‑quality technical analyses, and supporting the growth of the organization’s power systems practice.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:

• Lead generation interconnection efforts within the ERCOT footprint, serving as the technical expert for energy resource (generator and load) interconnection processes.
• Identify optimal grid interconnection strategies based on system impacts and grid capacity.
• Create and validate PSS/E, PSCAD, and TSAT plant models for Solar PV, BESS, Wind, and conventional projects.
• Perform interconnection modeling, due diligence, analysis, and specialized grid studies including Reactive Power Compensation, SSR, protection coordination, arc flash, and TOV (plus).
• Support business development and prepare scopes of work/proposals.
• Contribute to the organizational knowledge base and develop innovative study approaches.
• Mentor and develop junior Power Systems Engineers.
• Represent EPE at technical meetings and conferences.
• ERCOT interconnection experience.
• PSCAD and PSS/E modeling experience, generation-focused (load modeling a plus).
• Hands‑on ERCOT Model Quality Testing (MQT) experience.

Qualifications

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

• 5+ years professional experience as a Power Systems Engineer.
• Well‑versed in the interconnection process of ERCOT from the initial filing of the interconnection application through commercial operations. Other ISOs are a plus.
• Proven team player with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Have high standards in producing quality reports and products that he/she shall own with pride.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.
• Strong customer focus, both internal and external.

How we support you

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• MYShare Employee Ownership Program.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Work with industry leaders.
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1).
• Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position.

Location: This position is open to remote based in the US or 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.