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Electric Power Engineers lists this Principal Power System Engineer opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
EPE is looking to recruit a Principal or Senior Principal Engineer with a background in Generation and Load Interconnection, and Transmission Planning for the Western Interconnection region (WECC). In this role you will work closely with senior leadership to support our growth strategy and provide subject matter expertise both internally through coaching and developing staff as well as externally to our clients.
Responsibilities
Perform complex interconnection studies including load flow, short circuit and transient stability across multiple ISOs and Utilities in the Western Interconnected region (WECC).
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 Western Interconnected System.
Serve as a subject matter expert 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.
Develop net new and enhance existing relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, industry organizations, and regulatory agencies.
Support the development of new products and services
Qualifications
Minimum 6 years of experience in the electric energy industry.
Experience in IBR modelling, transmission planning and/or interconnection studies.
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: PSLF, PowerWorld, PSSE, PSCAD, TARA and ASPEN.
Experience in managing and mentoring technical teams.
Active participation in industry taskforces and/or working groups.
Beneficial Experience
Direct experience working at an ISO, Utility, Developers or on behalf of these entities as a consultant.
Direct experience with Utilities, TSPs, and Regulators in WECC would be considered a plus.
Experience with the interconnection of renewable and conventional generation studies and processes.
Experience with large load interconnection studies and processes.
Automation experience (Python, C#, SQL) would be considered a plus.
Benefits
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
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
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Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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