Senior Principal Power Systems Engineer, WECC Interconnection

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous PTO

MyShare (employee ownership program)

401K with up to 4% match

Flexible Work options

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Engineer in Austin, Texas with expertise in interconnection studies and transmission planning for the Western Interconnection region. The role entails performing complex interconnection studies, mentoring technical teams, and developing relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 years of experience in the electric energy industry, with strong skills in software packages like PSLF and PowerWorld. Competitive benefits and flexible work options are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in the electric energy industry.
• Strong understanding of FERC, NERC, and ISO interconnection requirements and standards.
• In-depth software knowledge in transmission planning and interconnections.

Responsibilities

• Perform interconnection studies across Western Interconnected region.
• Review study results, identify errors, and propose mitigations.
• Act as a subject matter expert on interconnection related studies.

Skills

IBR modelling

Transmission planning

Interconnection studies

Managing and mentoring technical teams

Active participation in industry taskforces

Tools

PSLF

PowerWorld

PSSE

PSCAD

TARA

ASPEN

Job description

Electric Power Engineers is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Engineer in Austin, Texas with expertise in interconnection studies and transmission planning for the Western Interconnection region. The role entails performing complex interconnection studies, mentoring technical teams, and developing relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 years of experience in the electric energy industry, with strong skills in software packages like PSLF and PowerWorld. Competitive benefits and flexible work options are offered.