Job description

We are designing the grid of the future! EPE is looking to recruit a Senior Engineer with a background in Interconnection or Transmission Planning studies. In this role you will work closely with leadership to provide subject matter expertise both internally through coaching and developing staff as well as externally to our clients. How you can make an impact : • Perform complex interconnection studies including loadflow, short circuit and transient stability across multiple ISOs and Utilities in the Eastern Interconnect & ERCOT. Ideally focusing on SERC, ERCOT MISO or SPP • Develop IBR and large load models required for interconnection applications, validate their performance against ISO/Utility requirements and benchmark their response across various software platforms (e.g. PSSE/PSCAD/TSAT). • Review ISO and/or Utility interconnection study results, replicate findings and identify errors or alternative mitigations that could impact assigned network upgrades. • Support generation, large load and merchant transmission developers navigate interconnection processes across the Eastern Interconnect. • Collaborate with other team members on interconnection related studies and stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes. • Passionate about solving difficult technical problems, providing innovative solutions and taking ownership of the solutions provided. • Support the development of new products and services. • Carry out additional duties as assigned. Bring your passion, here's what’s needed: Qualifications • Minimum 4 years of experience in the electric energy industry. • Experience in IBR modelling, 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 but preferably several of the following software packages: PSSE, TARA, PSLF, PowerWorld. ASPEN and PSCAD. Beneficial Experience • Direct experience working at an ISO/Utility or on behalf of these entities as a consultant. • Experience with large-load interconnection studies and modelling. • Automation experience (Python, C#, SQL). 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 ) EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster Third-Party Recruiting Notification EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters . Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team. #LI-MC1

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We are designing the grid of the future!
Perform complex interconnection studies including loadflow, short circuit and transient stability across multiple ISOs and Utilities in the Eastern Interconnect & ERCOT. Ideally focusing on SERC, ERCOT MISO or SPP
Review ISO and/or Utility interconnection study results, replicate findings and identify errors or alternative mitigations that could impact assigned network upgrades.
Support generation, large load and merchant transmission developers navigate interconnection processes across the Eastern Interconnect.
Collaborate with other team members on interconnection related studies and stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes.
Passionate about solving difficult technical problems, providing innovative solutions and taking ownership of the solutions provided.
Support the development of new products and services.
Carry out additional duties as assigned.
Minimum 4 years of experience in the electric energy industry.
Experience in IBR modelling, 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 but preferably several of the following software packages: PSSE, TARA, PSLF, PowerWorld. ASPEN and PSCAD.
Beneficial Experience
Direct experience working at an ISO/Utility or on behalf of these entities as a consultant.
Experience with large-load interconnection studies and modelling.
Automation experience (Python, C#, SQL).
Lead the change!
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
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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