Principal Engineer

Electric Power Engineers

$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proficient with power system analysis software: PSSE, PSCAD, TSAT, and PSLF.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering with a power system focus.
  • Extensive experience with ERCOT modeling requirements and procedures.
  • Minimum 5 years of industry experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
  • Knowledgeable in power system and IBR modeling.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, particularly for technical matters.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure projects are completed on time, within quality and budget parameters.
  • Engage with clients to identify and address their project needs.
  • Lead a team in executing ERCOT IBR modeling tasks and NERC PRC-0.29 studies.
  • Mentor and develop engineers within the team and across the organization.
  • Conduct advanced studies on the power grid using industry-standard analysis tools.
  • Drive improvements in processes to enhance efficiency and quality of deliverables.
  • Assist in business development by crafting proposals and defining project scopes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits with 100% premium coverage for employees.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Employee ownership through the MyShare program.
  • Collaboration opportunities with industry leaders.
  • 401K with up to 4% matching, fully vested from day one.
  • Flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options.
Full Job Description
Overview

Lead a team of power system engineers performing modeling and NERC technical studies for clients. Responsibilities include client account management, supporting business development, project management, and development of direct reports.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:
  • Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
  • Interact with clients to seek input and address their needs and concerns with respect to the project(s) study scope of work.
  • Lead a team of electrical engineers to perform ERCOT IBR modeling tasks and NERC PRC-0.29 study.
  • Develop and grow the capabilities of engineers within the team and the larger organization.
  • Perform advanced and specialized studies of the power grid utilizing industry standard analysis platforms such as PSS/e, PLSF, TSAT and PSCAD.
  • Lead process improvement efforts identifying opportunities to enhance organizational efficiencies focused on maximizing team bandwidth while ensuring quality and timeliness of client deliverables.
  • Support business development activities including development of RFP responses & scope of work statements for clients, outlining EPE deliverables and projected completion dates.
  • Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation under experience (bring your passion section.


Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what's needed:
  • Proficient with all least one of the power system analysis software: PSSE, PSCAD, TSAT and PSLF
  • Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis.
  • Wide range of experience with ERCOT modeling requirements and procedures.
  • Minimum 5 years (in excess of degree requirements) * of working experience in the power system industry with at least 2 years of working in a supervisory role.
  • Proven knowledge of power system and IBR modeling
  • Proven team player skills with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.
  • Have high standards on producing quality reports and products that he/she shall own with pride.


Lead the change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence.

How we support you:
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
  • 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 based on position


Location: This position will be remote US or Canada

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)



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