OverviewEPE is looking to recruit Senior Manager with a strong background in EMT modeling and studies. In this role you’ll leverage blend of commercial acumen and technical depth to guide our clients through existing and emerging EMT requirements across a broad range of Utilities and ISOs/RTOs. This role is ideal for someone looking to step into leadership and who thrives on solving hard problems in an exciting fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
How you can make an impact:
Technical Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and empower a diverse team of engineers fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and innovation.
- When required, perform PSCAD and PSS/E model benchmarking for both generation and load projects in accordance with existing or emerging requirements to assist clients in demonstrating compliance.
- Lead automation efforts to improve efficiency in performing EMT modeling and model quality testing
- Stay current with emerging EMT modeling requirements and participating in internal and external forums
- Demonstrate extreme ownership by taking responsibility for outcomes, decisions, and overall team success.
- Enhance internal capability by coaching staff on both technical and client-facing skills.2
- Enhance delivery frameworks, QA/QC processes, and drive cross collaboration to ensure the team scales effectively.
Client & Market Impact
- Serve as a trusted advisor to generation and large load developers helping them navigate Eastern Interconnection evolving interconnection landscape.
- Translate complex technical issues into clear and actionable insights that accelerate client decision-making and support project success.
- Leverage strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills to gather necessary input and make informed recommendations even in situations where there is inherent ambiguity.
- Lead reviews of interconnection studies and identify creative pathways to remove roadblocks and expedite projects.
Commercial & Strategic Growth
- Identify and pursue new service lines and products.
- Lead proposal and RFP development efforts.
- Contribute to EMT thought leadership through conferences, technical papers, and industry forums.
- Drive the development of internal tools and analytics that strengthen EPE’s position in the market.
Qualifications
Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:
- Minimum 8 years of experience in the electric energy industry.
- Proven ability to connect the dots between technical depth and commercial strategy.
- Exceptional communicator who can influence and make decisions confidently under uncertainty.
- In depth experience with EMT (ideally PSCAD) modeling of generation and load projects as well benchmarking models across various platforms.
- Strong understanding of FERC, NERC and ISO interconnection requirements and standards.
- Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience in IBR modelling and/or load modelling.
Beneficial Experience
- Direct experience working at an ISO, Utility or on behalf of these entities as a consultant.
- Beyond EMT, it would be beneficial if the candidate has prior experience with the traditional studies performed for gen/load interconnection or transmission planning.
- Real‑time simulation familiarity (OPAL‑RT, RTDS, etc)
- 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.
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
- 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
Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)
