Principal Power System Engineer
About The Position
Join us in leading the change! EPE is looking to recruit a Principal or Senior Principal Engineer 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 6 years of experience in the electric energy industry.
- Experience in IBR modelling, transmission planning and/or interconnection studies.
- 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
- Experience in managing and mentoring technical teams.
- Active participation in industry taskforces and/or working groups.
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience working at an ISO, Utility, Developers 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 the interconnection of renewable and conventional generation studies and processes.
- Experience with large load interconnection studies and processes.
- Automation experience (Python, C#, SQL) would be considered a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex interconnection studies including load flow, short circuit and transient stability across multiple ISOs and Utilities in the Western Interconnected region (WECC).
- Review ISO and/or Utility interconnection study results, replicate findings and identify errors or alternative mitigations that could impact assigned network upgrades.
- Support generation, large load and merchant transmission developers navigate interconnection processes across the Western Interconnected System.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on interconnection related studies and stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes.
- Passionate about solving difficult technical 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 the development of new products and services
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)
- Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities base on position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
