Senior Principal Engineer - ERCOT Interconnection and Planning

Overview:

We are designing the grid of the future!

EPE is looking to recruit a Senior Principal Engineer with a background in Gen/Load Interconnection or Transmission Planning studies in the ERCOT region. This role is ideal for a technical expert who thrives on solving hard problems, building trusted relationships and enjoys mentoring others.

Responsibilities:

How you can make an impact:

Technical Leadership & Team Development

- Perform complex load and generation interconnection studies in line with TSP and ERCOT’s methodology.

- Perform model benchmarking for both generation and load projects in accordance with existing or emerging requirements to assist clients in demonstrating compliance.

- When required, step in to support more junior members of staff leveraging your technical skills to assist them in troubleshooting complex issues.

- Mentor and empower a small team of engineers fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and innovation.

- Demonstrate extreme ownership by taking responsibility for outcomes, decisions, and overall project success.

- Enhance internal capability by coaching staff on both technical and client-facing skills.

- Enhance delivery frameworks, QA/QC processes to ensure projects are delivered effectively to the highest quality standards.

Client & Market Impact

- Serve as a trusted advisor to generation and large load developers helping them navigate ERCOT’s evolving interconnection landscape.

- Translate complex technical issues into clear and actionable insights that accelerate client decision-making and support project success.

- Leverage strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills to gather necessary input and make informed recommendations even in situations where there is inherent ambiguity.

- Lead reviews of interconnection studies and identify creative pathways to remove roadblocks and expedite projects.

Qualifications:

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

- Minimum 6 years of experience in the electric energy industry

- Proven ability to connect the dots between technical depth and commercial strategy.

- Exceptional communicator who can influence and make decisions confidently under uncertainty.

- Strong understanding of ERCOT and TSP interconnection requirements and standards.

- Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams.

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

- Experience in IBR modelling and/or load modelling.

Beneficial Experience

- Direct experience working at a Utility in the ERCOT footprint or on behalf of these entities as a consultant.

- Experience performing interconnection or transmission planning studies outside of ERCOT.

- Experience with EMT (ideally PSCAD) studies.

Lead the change!

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.

How we support you:

- 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.

Location: This position is open to remote US/Canada

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

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