Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is a consulting firm focused on providing expertise in energy intelligence and engineering solutions. They are seeking a Principal Power System Engineer to support their Transmission Planning Utilities Team, where the role involves delivering technical insights, leading studies, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the organization's capabilities in the energy sector.
Responsibilities
- Track record of successfully delivering generator interconnection or transmission planning projects across multiple ISOs/RTOs and/or Utilities
- Provide technical insights and support in complex initiatives driving policies in the industry
- Serve as a subject matter expert on transmission planning studies by leading and conducting analyses related to load flow, transient stability and short circuit
- Passionate about solving difficult technical problems, providing innovative solutions and taking ownership of the solutions provided
- Identify optimal strategy for project interconnection to the grid based on system impacts and grid capacity
- Collaborate with other teams within EPE to provide strategic guidance on market trends and process change across multiple ISO’s, ideally in SPP and MISO
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, industry organizations, and regulatory agencies
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies, market innovations, and best practices in the energy industry to enhance the organization's offerings and capabilities
- Advise on technical software strategy and IP development
- Carry out additional duties as assigned
- Build on EPE's existing generator interconnection and planning studies capabilities and help develop EPE's expansion strategy for the Transmission Planning Utilities team
- Build confidence with senior and executive management within client organizations and assist in other sales and business development activities
- Ensure effective project staffing, resource utilization, and staff training/development
- Ensure that deliverables generated by the Power Systems Engineer(s) assigned to a project is prepared, checked, and approved in accordance with EPE's quality management standards and without errors
- Take responsibility for the timely completion of assigned projects while meeting all project quality and budget objectives
- Interact with clients to seek input and address their needs and concerns regarding the project(s) under study
- Prepare responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) by providing a scope of work and time estimates for new projects
- Provide training and mentorship to junior team members to build a strong and knowledgeable team
- Assist in the development of marketing and business development strategies for the organization's energy resources services
- Participate in industry conferences, seminars, and workshops to stay informed about new developments in the interconnection industry and network with other professionals in the field
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related field
- Track record of successfully delivering generator interconnection or transmission planning projects across multiple ISOs/RTOs and/or Utilities
- Provide technical insights and support in complex initiatives driving policies in the industry
- Serve as a subject matter expert on transmission planning studies by leading and conducting analyses related to load flow, transient stability and short circuit
- Passionate about solving difficult technical problems, providing innovative solutions and taking ownership of the solutions provided
- Identify optimal strategy for project interconnection to the grid based on system impacts and grid capacity
- Collaborate with other teams within EPE to provide strategic guidance on market trends and process change across multiple ISO's, ideally in SPP and MISO
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, industry organizations, and regulatory agencies
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies, market innovations, and best practices in the energy industry to enhance the organization's offerings and capabilities
- Advise on technical software strategy and IP development
- Carry out additional duties as assigned
- Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation
- Build on EPE's existing generator interconnection and planning studies capabilities and help develop EPE's expansion strategy for the Transmission Planning Utilities team
- Build confidence with senior and executive management within client organizations and assist in other sales and business development activities
- Ensure effective project staffing, resource utilization, and staff training/development
- Ensure that deliverables generated by the Power Systems Engineer(s) assigned to a project is prepared, checked, and approved in accordance with EPE's quality management standards and without errors
- Take responsibility for the timely completion of assigned projects while meeting all project quality and budget objectives
- Interact with clients to seek input and address their needs and concerns regarding the project(s) under study
- Prepare responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) by providing a scope of work and time estimates for new projects
- Provide training and mentorship to junior team members to build a strong and knowledgeable team
- Assist in the development of marketing and business development strategies for the organization's energy resources services
- Participate in industry conferences, seminars, and workshops to stay informed about new developments in the interconnection industry and network with other professionals in the field
- Solid background in power flow, optimal power flow, transient stability
- In-depth knowledge of at least one but preferably several of the following software packages: PSSE, TARA, PSLF, ASPEN, DSATools, PSCAD
- Proven ability to evaluate new utility tariffs and study methodologies
- Competency in analytical problem-solving, strong communication, and technology expertise
- Master's or PhD degree
- 8 to 10 years of experience in the electric energy industry, generator modelling, transmission planning and interconnection studies
- Automation experience (Python, C#, SQL)
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Work with industry leaders
- 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
- Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position.
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