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.

Join us in leading the change!

We are seeking a Transmission Planning Software Engineer to join our EPE software team. This role combines expertise in transmission planning and power system engineering with hands-on software development and testing. The primary responsibility is to develop, test, and validate software solutions that support renewable generation development, project siting, and queue management. You will work closely with power system engineers and software developers to create innovative tools, automate processes, and ensure that the software meets the complex needs of modern transmission systems.

In this role, you will also be responsible for performing technical demonstrations of our renewable energy site selection software. You will confidently explain the initial stages of the interconnection queue process and convey technical details about how to determine available transfer capacity on the grid. Additionally, you will evaluate sites from both a capacity and market mindset, ensuring that our software solutions meet the needs of developers looking to pick a site and enter the generation queue with ease

How you can make an impact:

• Software Design & Testing: Design and test software solutions that enhance utility scale generation development.
• Training & Demonstration: Conduct technical demonstrations of software tools to support new user trainings and sales. Highlight the technical benefits and capabilities of the product, including its data overlays and analytical features.
• Automation & Programming: Work with Python and other relevant languages to automate processes and build tools that streamline transmission system studies and simulations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with transmission planners, software developers, and cross-functional teams to develop and integrate software solutions that energy development needs.
• Client Support: Serve as a trusted expert for new customer on-boardings and tailored solution deployments.
• Software Validation: Test and troubleshoot software solutions to ensure accuracy, reliability, and performance in the context of power system studies.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• 4+ years of experience as a power systems engineer, including transmission planning and analysis or renewable energy development.
• Deep understanding of the US transmission network and generation development, including ISO/RTO market structures
• Strong presentation and communication skills – capable of explaining complex topics in an understandable manner
• Familiarity with software development and testing frameworks to ensure robust software solutions.

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 is open to Remote US or Canada

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

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