Senior Power Systems Engineer - Interconnection and Planning

Electric Power Engineers

$100K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Austin, TX
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years experience in the electric energy industry
  • Experience in IBR modeling and interconnection studies
  • Strong grasp of FERC, NERC, and ISO requirements
  • Proficient in software such as PSSE, TARA, PSLF, PowerWorld
  • Automation programming experience beneficial (Python, C#, SQL)

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex interconnection studies across multiple ISOs
  • Develop and validate IBR and large load models for applications
  • Review and replicate interconnection study results
  • Support developers in navigating interconnection processes
  • Collaborate with team on interconnection studies and industry trends
  • Provide innovative solutions to difficult technical problems
  • Support development of new products and services

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage fully paid for employees
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Employee ownership through MyShare program
  • Opportunities to work with industry leaders
  • 401K with immediate matching
  • Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote options
Full Job Description
Overview

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.
  • Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation under experience (bring your passion section.
  • Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's whats 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)

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