Principal Engineer / Engineering Manager — Power System Studies

Electric Power Engineers • Austin, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

We are designing the grid of the future! EPE is growing its Energy Resources team and is looking for a technical authority in EMT modelling and power system studies. You'll deliver complex study programs for generation, large load, and merchant transmission clients, mentor junior engineers, and help shape EPE's AI-augmented engineering practice. 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.

Requirements

• 8+ years in power system modelling and studies
• B.Sc. or higher in Electrical Engineering (power systems focus)
• Proficiency in PSCAD, PSS/E, ETAP, or equivalents; additional tools (CDEGS, EMTP, PowerFactory) are a plus
• Scripting skills (Python or MATLAB) for workflow automation and simulation data processing
• Working knowledge of IEEE, IEC, and CIGRE standards
• Ability to champion the adoption of AI and automation tools within the team, building internal capacity and establishing best practices for AI-augmented engineering workflows.

Nice To Haves

• Data center power systems — large load dynamics, equipment modelling, power quality
• Conventional or IBR generation — machine dynamics, control system tuning, disturbance ride-through
• Design studies — TOV, TRV, switching overvoltage, insulation coordination, lightning overvoltage, harmonics, flicker, energization

Responsibilities

• EMT & steady-state studies — execute client-ready deliverables that meet project objectives on time and on budget
• Dynamic model development — generator/load/equipment models tuned and benchmarked against field data in PSCAD/PSS/E
• Client advisory — translate complex results into decisions that move projects forward
• Team growth — measurably develop junior engineers through mentorship and technical review
• AI-augmented workflows — lead adoption of AI-assisted simulation, automated QA, and LLM-driven reporting tools within the team

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees