Senior Principal Engineer - ERCOT Interconnection and Planning

Electric Power Engineers is focused on designing the grid of the future. They are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer with expertise in Generation, Load Interconnection, or Transmission Planning studies in the ERCOT region, responsible for leading technical projects and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities:

• 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 staff members 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
• 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

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in the electric energy industry supporting Generation, Load Interconnection, or Transmission Planning studies
• Strong understanding of ERCOT and TSP interconnection requirements and standards
• Direct experience working at ERCOT, a Utility in its footprint, or as a consultant on behalf of these entities
• Experience in IBR modelling and/or load modelling
• Proven ability to connect the dots between technical depth and commercial strategy
• Exceptional communicator who can influence and make decisions confidently under uncertainty
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience performing interconnection or transmission planning studies outside of ERCOT
• Experience with EMT (ideally PSCAD) studies