Engineering Manager

Electric Power Engineers • Austin, TX

7d • Remote

About The Position

Join us in leading the change! EPE is looking to recruit an Engineering Manager with a background in Generation and Load Interconnection, and Transmission Planning for the Western Interconnection region (WECC). In this role, you will work closely with senior leadership to support our growth strategy and provide subject matter expertise both internally through coaching and developing staff, as well as externally to our clients. 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.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the electric energy industry.
• Experience in IBR modelling, transmission planning and/or interconnection studies and processes.
• Active participation and leadership in industry taskforces and/or working groups.
• 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:PSLF, PowerWorld, PSSE, PSCAD, TARA and ASPEN
• 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 mentoring diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience working at an ISO/Utility or on behalf of these entities as a consultant.
• Direct experience with Utilities, TSPs, and Regulators in WECC would be considered a plus.
• Experience with large load interconnection studies and processes.
• Automation experience (Python, C#, SQL).

Responsibilities

• Support generation, large load and merchant transmission developers navigate interconnection processes across the Western Interconnection System (WECC).
• Advise internal/external stakeholders on complex interconnection related matters by leveraging your critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Review ISO and/or Utility interconnection study results and work with your team to replicate findings and identify errors or alternative mitigations that could impact assigned network upgrades and project success.
• Work with senior leadership to develop new tools and services.
• Drive expansion and growth into new regions.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, regulatory changes and emerging technologies.
• Passionate about leading people and creating a supporting culture, solving difficult problems, providing innovative solutions and taking ownership of the solutions provided.
• Develop net new and enhance existing relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, industry organizations, and regulatory agencies.
• Support responses to RFPs, DOE grants and development of Scopes of Work.
• Participate and coordinate industry involvement through conferences, speaking opportunities, technical paper submissions, etc.

Benefits

• 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
• MyShare (employee ownership program)
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees