Engineering Manager

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is focused on designing the grid of the future and is seeking a Manager of Interconnection Services. This role involves leading a team of engineers and guiding clients through the resource interconnection process across various utilities in the Southeast, while also driving strategic growth and enhancing internal capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and empower a diverse team of engineers fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation
• When required, step in to perform advanced interconnection studies and support the team in troubleshooting complex issues
• Demonstrate extreme ownership by taking responsibility for outcomes, decisions, and overall team success
• Enhance internal capability by coaching staff on both technical and client-facing skills
• Enhance delivery frameworks, QA/QC processes, and drive cross collaboration to ensure the team scales effectively
• Serve as a trusted advisor to generation and large developers helping them navigate SERC'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
• Identify and pursue new service lines and products
• Lead proposal and RFP development efforts
• Contribute thought leadership through conferences, technical papers, and industry forums
• Drive the development of internal tools and analytics that strengthen EPE’s position in the market

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in the electric energy industry and ideally having a solid technical background in transmission planning or interconnection
• Strong understanding of power system analysis and associated software tools (e.g., PSS/E, TARA PSCAD, PSLF, or PowerWorld)
• Proven ability to connect the dots between technical depth and commercial strategy
• Exceptional communicator who can influence, create alignment and make decisions confidently under uncertainty
• Strong understanding of the interconnection requirements of at least one major utility in SERC
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Direct experience working at a Utility within SERC or on behalf of these entities as a consultant
• Experience with performing load interconnection studies
• Experience in IBR modelling and/or load modelling