Principal Power System Engineer

Electric Power Engineers

$125K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 6 years experience in the electric energy industry.
  • Expertise in IBR modeling, transmission planning and interconnection studies.
  • Deep understanding of FERC, NERC, and ISO interconnection standards.
  • Familiarity with software such as PSLF, PowerWorld, PSSE, PSCAD, TARA, and ASPEN.
  • Experience in managing and mentoring technical teams.
  • Active involvement in industry taskforces or working groups.
  • Experience using AI and automation tools for quality and productivity improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex interconnection studies including load flow and transient stability analysis.
  • Review and validate ISO/Utility study results, identifying errors or alternative mitigations.
  • Guide developers through interconnection processes across WECC.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on interconnection studies and stay updated on industry trends.
  • Assist in business development efforts within ERCOT and the Western region.
  • Solve technical problems with innovative solutions, taking ownership of outcomes.
  • Build and enhance relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, and industry organizations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness coverage including medical, dental, and vision with full premium coverage.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
  • Participation in MyShare Employee Ownership Program.
  • Opportunity to work with industry leaders.
  • 401K plan with 4% match, fully vested from day one.
Full Job Description
Overview

EPE is looking to recruit a Principal or Senior Principal Engineer with a background in Generation and Load Interconnection, and Transmission Planning for the Western Interconnection region (WECC). In this role you will work closely with senior leadership to support our growth strategy and provide subject matter expertise both internally through coaching and developing staff as well as externally to our clients.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:
  • Perform and lead complex interconnection studies including load flow, short circuit and transient stability across multiple ISOs and Utilities in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) footprint.
  • 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 Western Interconnected System (WECC).
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on interconnection related studies and stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes.
  • Support business development activities within ERCOT and/or the West.
  • Passionate about solving difficult technical problems, providing innovative solutions and taking ownership of the solutions provided.
  • Develop net new and enhance existing relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, industry organizations, and regulatory agencies.
  • Support the development of new products and services


Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what's needed:
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in the electric energy industry.
  • Experience in IBR modelling, transmission planning and/or interconnection studies.
  • 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:PSLF, PowerWorld, PSSE, PSCAD, TARA and ASPEN
  • Experience in managing and mentoring technical teams.
  • Active participation in industry taskforces and/or working groups.
  • Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation

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)


Location: This position is open to remote

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

Third-Party Recruiting Notification

EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.

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