Senior Power Systems Engineer - Modeling

Electric Power Engineers • Austin, TX

9d • Remote

About The Position

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is seeking a Senior Engineer with a background in interconnection or transmission planning studies. The position works closely with leadership and provides subject matter expertise internally by coaching and developing staff, and externally to clients. The engineer will perform complex interconnection studies, develop and validate inverter-based resource (IBR) and large-load models, review study results, and help developers navigate interconnection processes across the Eastern Interconnect. The role also collaborates on studies, tracks industry and regulatory developments, solves technical problems, and supports development of new products and services.

This position is open to remote work in the US or Canada, with hybrid and remote possibilities depending on the position. Occasional travel may be needed, at 10% or less.

Requirements

• Minimum of 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, and 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 loadflow, 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 IBR and large-load models required for interconnection applications, validate performance against ISO and utility requirements, and benchmark responses across software platforms such as PSSE, PSCAD, and TSAT.
• Review ISO and/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 on industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Provide subject matter expertise and coach and develop staff.
• Take ownership of technical solutions and provide innovative approaches to difficult problems.
• Support the development of new products and services.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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