Senior Power System Engineer

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is a consulting firm focused on providing expertise in power systems and energy intelligence. The Senior Power System Engineer will lead generation interconnection efforts, manage complex technical studies, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring high-quality technical analyses and supporting the growth of the organization's power systems practice.

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

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
• ERCOT interconnection experience
• PSCAD and PSS/E modeling experience, generation-focused (load modeling a plus)
• Hands-on ERCOT Model Quality Testing (MQT) experience