Electric Power Engineers ยท 9 hours ago
Associate Technical Director - Interconnection Services
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expElectric Power Engineers (EPE) is focused on designing the grid of the future. They are seeking an Associate Technical Director with expertise in Generation, Load Interconnection, or Transmission Planning to support their growth strategy and provide technical leadership while mentoring staff.
ConsultingElectronicsEnergyMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Supervise and when required perform complex load and generation interconnection studies in line with ISO and Utility methodologies
Supervise and when required perform model benchmarking for both generation and load projects in accordance with existing or emerging requirements to assist clients in demonstrating compliance
Support more junior members of staff leveraging your technical skills to assist them in troubleshooting complex technical issues
Mentor and empower a team of engineers fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and innovation
Serve as a subject matter expert on interconnection related studies and stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes
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
Participate and coordinate industry involvement through conferences, speaking opportunities, technical paper submissions, etc
Serve as a trusted advisor to generation, large load and merchant transmission developers helping them navigate the evolving interconnection landscape in the Northeast
Lead reviews of interconnection studies, replicate findings and identify creative pathways to remove roadblocks, reduce cost assigned to projects and expedite timelines to interconnection
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
Work with senior leadership to develop new tools and services
Support responses to RFPs and development of Scopes of Work
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 years of experience in the electric energy industry
Proven ability to connect the dots between technical depth and commercial strategy
Direct experience working at ISO New England, NYISO, a utility in their footprint or on behalf of these entities as a consultant
Experience in one or more of the following areas: IBR modelling, Load modelling, gen/load interconnection studies, transmission planning studies, EMT studies. For this role we are looking for engineers who have performed at least a couple of the following study types of studies (NYISO MIS/DIS studies, ISO NE deliverability studies, ISO NE PSSE/PSCAD benchmarking studies, ISO NE transitional cluster studies, load interconnection studies replicating ISO/Utility practices)
Exceptional communicator who can influence and make decisions confidently under uncertainty
Strong understanding of ISO and Utility interconnection requirements and standards in the Northeast
In-depth knowledge of at least one but preferably several of the following software packages: PSSE, TARA, PSLF, PowerWorld. ASPEN and PSCAD
Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred
Experience with EMT (ideally PSCAD) modelling/studies
Experience performing interconnection or transmission planning studies outside the Northeast
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
Employee Ownership Program
401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities base on position.
Company
Electric Power Engineers
Electric Power Engineers, Inc. (EPE) is a leading power engineering consulting firm.
501-1000 employees
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