Associate Technical Director - Interconnection and Planning

Associate Technical Director

We are designing the grid of the future!

EPE is looking to recruit an Associate Technical Director with a background in Modelling and Interconnection/Transmission Planning studies. We are ideally looking for a candidate with extensive experience in the MISO and SPP regions but would be open to candidates with strong backgrounds outside these markets. This role is ideal for a technical leader who thrives on solving hard problems, building trusted relationships and driving outsized impact for both our clients and the industry.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:

• Lead, mentor, and empower a diverse team of engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and innovation.
• Demonstrate extreme ownership by taking responsibility for outcomes, decisions and overall team success.
• Enhance internal capability by coaching staff on both technical and client-facing skills.
• Enhance delivery frameworks, QA/QC processes, and drive cross collaboration to ensure the team scales effectively.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to generation, large load and merchant transmission developers helping them navigate MISO and SPP's evolving interconnection landscape.
• 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.
• Lead reviews of interconnection studies and identify creative pathways to remove roadblocks and expedite projects.
• Partner with senior leadership to shape and execute EPE's growth strategy across MISO, SPP and beyond.
• Identify and pursue the development of new services to address our client needs.
• Lead proposal and RFP development efforts.
• Contribute thought leadership through conferences, technical papers, and industry forums.
• Drive the development of internal tools and analytics that strengthen EPE's position in the market.

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what's needed:

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the electric energy industry.
• Proven ability to connect the dots between technical deliverables, client needs and their commercial strategy.
• Exceptional communicator who can influence, create alignment and make decisions confidently under uncertainty.
• Strong understanding of MISO, SPP and Utility interconnection requirements and regulatory framework for both generation and load.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Beneficial Experience

• Direct experience working at an ISO or Utility in the Eastern Interconnect or on behalf of these entities as a consultant would be highly valuable.
• Experience in IBR modelling and/or load modelling.
• Working knowledge of power system analysis software (e.g., PSS/E, TARA PSCAD, PSLF, or PowerWorld).
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation under experience.

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 will be remote US or Canada

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.