Senior Power System Engineer

Electric Power Engineers • Austin, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

Join us in leading the change! This role leads the delivery of power system generation and merchant transmission interconnection services across ERCOT. Operating with minimal supervision, the position manages complex technical studies, oversees interconnection processes, and guides a team of power system engineers. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in generation interconnection, advanced modeling capabilities, and strong client‑facing communication skills. This role is central to shaping interconnection strategy, ensuring high‑quality technical analyses, and supporting the growth of the organization’s power systems practice.

Requirements

• 5+ years professional experience as a Power Systems Engineer.
• Well-versed in the interconnection process of ERCOT from the initial filing of the interconnection application through commercial operations.
• Proven team player with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Have high standards in producing quality reports and products that he/she shall own with pride.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.
• Strong customer focus, both internal and external.

Nice To Haves

• Other ISOs are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation interconnection efforts within the ERCOT footprint, serving as the technical expert for energy resource (generator and load) interconnection processes.
• Identify optimal grid interconnection strategies based on system impacts and grid capacity.
• Create and validate PSS/E, PSCAD, and TSAT plant models for Solar PV, BESS, Wind, and conventional projects.
• Perform interconnection modeling, due diligence, analysis, and specialized grid studies including Reactive Power Compensation, SSR, protection coordination, arc flash, and TOV (plus) .
• Support business development and prepare scopes of work/proposals.
• Contribute to the organizational knowledge base and develop innovative study approaches.
• Mentor and develop junior Power Systems Engineers.
• Represent EPE at technical meetings and conferences.
• ERCOT interconnection experience.
• PSCAD and PSS/E modeling experience, generation-focused (load modeling a plus) .
• Hands-on ERCOT Model Quality Testing (MQT) experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• MYShare Employee Ownership Program
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees