Electric Power Engineers

Senior Power System Engineer

Location US-TX-Austin
ID 2024-1290
Category
Generation Interconnection
Position Type
Regular Full-Time

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future! 

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 gid.   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.

Responsibilities

Join us in leading the change!

Manage and lead power system generation and merchant transmission integration and interconnection services in the Western Interconnection and ERCOT, including leading other power system engineers, performing analyses, and managing client communications, under minimal supervision.

 

 

How you can make an impact:

  • Lead Generation Integration and Interconnection efforts within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) footprint.
  • Act as the technical expert in matters related to the energy resource (generator and load) interconnection processes.
  • Identify optimal strategy for project interconnection to the grid based on system impacts and assessing grid capacity.
  • Support business development activities within ERCOT and prepare scopes of work/proposals.
  • Work on interconnection projects, including modeling, due diligence, and interconnection analysis.
  • Create and validate PSSE, PSCAD, and TSAT plant models for renewable generation (Solar PV, BESS, Wind) as well as Conventional projects.
  • It is a plus if the candidate is able to perform specialized studies of the power grid, such as Reactive Power Compensation Studies, Sub-synchronous Resonance studies, protection coordination studies, arc flash studies, transient overvoltage (TOV) studies.
  • Contribute to the Knowledge base of the organization and development of innovative study approaches/techniques.
  • Lead, teach, and mentor junior-level Power Systems Engineers.
  • Attend and participate in meetings and conferences on engineering and technical issues and report key findings.

 

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

 

  • 5+ years professional experience as a Power Systems Engineer.
  • Well-versed in the interconnection process of ERCOT from the initial filing of the interconnection application through commercial operations.  Other ISOs are a plus.
  • Proven team player with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
  • Have high standards in producing quality reports and products that he/she shall own with pride.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.
  • Strong customer focus, both internal and external.
  • Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Capable of managing multiple tasks, projects, and resources.

 

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
  • Continuous Education Benefits
  • 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 is open to remote

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

 

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster

 

If you are interested in applying for employment with EPE and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@epeconsulting.com

 

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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