Senior Power Systems Engineer - Modeling

Electric Power Engineers • Austin, TX

7d • Remote

About The Position

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is seeking a Senior Engineer with a background in interconnection or transmission planning studies to help design the grid of the future. The role works closely with leadership and provides subject matter expertise internally through coaching and staff development, as well as externally to clients. The position supports generation, large-load, and merchant transmission developers navigating interconnection processes across the Eastern Interconnect, and contributes to advanced energy intelligence and grid modeling solutions. The position is open to remote work in the US or Canada, with occasional travel of 10% or less.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in the electric energy industry.
• Experience in IBR modeling, transmission planning, and/or interconnection studies and processes.
• Strong understanding of FERC, NERC, and ISO interconnection requirements and standards.
• In-depth knowledge of at least one, preferably several, of the following software packages: PSSE, TARA, PSLF, PowerWorld, ASPEN, and PSCAD.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience working at an ISO or utility, or as a consultant on behalf of these entities.
• Experience with large-load interconnection studies and modeling.
• Automation experience with Python, C#, or SQL.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex interconnection studies, including load flow, short circuit, and transient stability studies across multiple ISOs and utilities in the Eastern Interconnect and ERCOT, ideally focusing on SERC, ERCOT, MISO, or SPP.
• Develop inverter-based resource (IBR) and large-load models for interconnection applications; validate their performance against ISO and utility requirements and benchmark responses across software platforms such as PSSE, PSCAD, and TSAT.
• Review ISO or utility interconnection study results, replicate findings, and identify errors or alternative mitigations that could affect assigned network upgrades.
• Support generation, large-load, and merchant transmission developers as they navigate interconnection processes across the Eastern Interconnect.
• Collaborate with team members on interconnection-related studies and stay current with industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Provide subject matter expertise to clients and coach and develop staff.
• Support the development of new products and services.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% premium coverage for the employee.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% match, 100% vested from day one.
• Flexible work options, including hybrid and remote possibilities, based on position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed