Senior Power Systems Engineer - Modeling

Electric Power Engineers, LLC; Austin (TX); Híbrido; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous PTO and holidays

Employee Stock Ownership (MyShare)

401K with match

Flexible hybrid/remote work

Descripción de la vacante

Electric Power Engineers, LLC is seeking a Senior Engineer with expertise in interconnection and transmission planning studies. You will work with leadership to provide SME coaching and staff development, both internally and for clients.

You will perform complex interconnection analyses across ISOs/Utilities in the Eastern Interconnect and ERCOT, develop IBR models, review results, and support interconnection processes. This role emphasizes solution-oriented problem solving and teamwork.

Formación

• Minimum 4 years of experience in the electric energy industry.
• Experience in IBR modelling, transmission planning and/or interconnection studies and processes.
• Strong understanding of FERC, NERC and ISO interconnection requirements and standards.
• In-depth knowledge of PSSE, TARA, PSLF, PowerWorld, ASPEN and PSCAD.

Responsabilidades

• Perform complex interconnection studies including loadflow, short circuit and transient stability across multiple ISOs and Utilities.
• Develop IBR and large load models for interconnection applications and benchmark across software platforms.
• Review ISO/Utility interconnection study results and identify errors or mitigations.
• Support generation and merchant transmission developers navigate interconnection processes across the Eastern Interconnect.
• Collaborate with team members on interconnection studies and stay updated on industry trends.

Conocimientos

Interconnection studies

Transmission planning

FERC/NERC/ISO standards

IBR modelling

ISO interconnection processes

Python, C#, SQL

Team coaching

Herramientas

PSSE

TARA

PSLF

PowerWorld

ASPEN

PSCAD

Descripción del empleo

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future!

EPE is looking to recruit a Senior Engineer with a background in Interconnection or Transmission Planning studies. In this role you will work closely with leadership to provide subject matter expertise both internally through coaching and developing staff as well as externally to our clients.

Responsibilities

Howyou can make an impact:

• Perform complex interconnection studies including loadflow, short circuit and transient stability across multiple ISOs and Utilities in the Eastern Interconnect & ERCOT. Ideally focusing on SERC, ERCOT MISO or SPP
• Develop IBR and large load models required for interconnection applications, validate their performance against ISO/Utility requirements and benchmark their response across various software platforms (e.g. PSSE/PSCAD/TSAT).
• 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.
• Collaborate with other team members 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.
• Support the development of new products and services.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in the electric energy industry.
• Experience in IBR modelling, transmission planning and/or interconnection studies and processes.
• 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.

Beneficial Experience

• Direct experience working at an ISO/Utility or on behalf of these entities as a consultant.
• Experience with large-load interconnection studies and modelling.
• Automation experience (Python, C#, SQL).

Lead the change!

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 grid. 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 foryou
• 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/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