Engineering Manager - Transmission Planning

Electric Power Engineers • Austin, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

We are designing the Grid of the future
As an Engineering Manager you will manage a team of power system engineers performing transmission studies & projects for clients. Responsibilities include client account management, supporting business development, project management, resource forecasting and utilization, and development of direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering with a focus on Power Systems (advanced degree preferred)
• 5+ years in the electric energy industry, with experience in power system studies, design studies
• Experience with PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, TARA, CAPE, Aspen, and/or PSCAD (preferred).
• This role will manage/supervise a team of power system engineers ranging from 2 to 10 individuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform high level bulk power system studies using various power system software.
• Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
• Interact with Clients to seek input and address their needs and concerns with respect to the project(s) study scope of work.
• Direct and manage a team of electrical engineers to perform specific power system analyses including steady state, transient stability, short circuit, and/or EMT studies.
• Develop and grow the capabilities of engineers within the team and the larger organization.
• Perform advanced and specialized studies of the power grid utilizing industry standard analysis platforms such as PSS/e, PSLF, Powerworld, TARA, ASPEN, CAPE, and PSCAD.
• Assist in model development efforts including development of generation, load, transmission line and transformer models.
• Develop optimal system upgrade and constraint mitigation plans for identified system violations and issues.
• Develop and review transmission study methodologies and processes.
• Lead process improvement efforts identifying opportunities to enhance organizational efficiencies focused on maximizing team bandwidth while ensuring quality and timeliness of client deliverables.
• Support business development activities including development of RFP responses & scope of work statements for clients, outlining EPE deliverables and projected completion dates.

Benefits

• 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 base on position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees