Senior Power System Engineer

Overview Join us in leading the change! This role leads the delivery of power system generation and merchant transmission interconnection services across ERCOT. Operating with minimal supervision, the position manages complex technical studies, oversees interconnection processes, and guides a team of power system engineers. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in generation interconnection, advanced modeling capabilities, and strong client‑facing communication skills. This role is central to shaping interconnection strategy, ensuring high‑quality technical analyses, and supporting the growth of the organization’s power systems practice. Responsibilities How you can make an impact: Lead generation interconnection efforts within the ERCOT footprint, serving as the technical expert for energy resource (generator and load) interconnection processes. Identify optimal grid interconnection strategies based on system impacts and grid capacity. Create and validate PSS/E, PSCAD, and TSAT plant models for Solar PV, BESS, Wind, and conventional projects. Perform interconnection modeling, due diligence, analysis, and specialized grid studies including Reactive Power Compensation, SSR, protection coordination, arc flash, and TOV (plus). Support business development and prepare scopes of work/proposals. Contribute to the organizational knowledge base and develop innovative study approaches. Mentor and develop junior Power Systems Engineers. Represent EPE at technical meetings and conferences. ERCOT interconnection experience. PSCAD and PSS/E modeling experience, generation-focused (load modeling a plus). Hands‑on ERCOT Model Quality Testing (MQT) experience. Qualifications Bring your passion, here's what’s needed: 5+ years professional experience as a Power Systems Engineer. Well‑versed in the interconnection process of ERCOT from the initial filing of the interconnection application through commercial operations. Other ISOs are a plus. Proven team player with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships. Have high standards in producing quality reports and products that he/she shall own with pride. Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters. Strong customer focus, both internal and external. Benefits Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision MYShare Employee Ownership Program 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. Location: This position is open to remote 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 If you are interested in applying for employment with EPE and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: View email address on click.appcast.io 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr EPE Consulting, Ltd.