Engineering Manager - Interconnection Services

Overview:

We are designing the Grid of the future

We are innovators by nature, for over 50 years, Electric Power Engineers, LLC (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe to focus on complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As an early leader in the renewables space, we continue to see significant opportunities to build a sustainable and secure Grid.  Join a team committed to making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can continue to create the “grid of the future”!

Join us in leading the change!

As a Manager with a background in Generation Interconnection in the Eastern Interconnect or Southeast you will be part of the EPE leadership team in our Energy Resources line of business reporting through to the Director of Interconnection Services and working closely with the VP of Energy Resources. You will be responsible for leading a team of 4 to 6 engineering professionals which could range from fresh graduates to senior experts. As a Manager, you will work closely with the Director and VP to develop strategic and operational plans, provide technical leadership and training, drive client management and sales, ensure high quality technical and service standards are maintained, and engage directly in complex engineering projects. In addition to technical expertise, candidates who are effective communicators, relationship builders, organized, agile, and adaptable will be successful in this role.

In this position you will be rewarded with substantial professional growth opportunities and a competitive compensation package. You will also be joining a leadership team that is highly engaged, driven and collaborative. 

How you can make an impact:

• Leading the Generation Integration and Interconnection efforts and act as an expert in matters related to interconnection processes and requirements, utility interconnection agreements, and compliance.
• Partnering with the leadership team to develop strategic and operational plans and help drive the growth of the Energy Resources business unit.
• Developing training and continuous education plans for direct and indirect reports.
• Promoting process improvement efforts and tool development to enhance efficiency. 
• Supporting recruitment efforts through networking and industry engagement.
• Maintaining EPE’s high client satisfaction, building and managing key customer relationships and participating in closing strategic opportunities (including RFPs). And supporting the growth of existing business accounts in the Eastern Interconnection and ERCOT including clients such as solar, wind, storage, offshore wind, HVDC and large load developers, including identify and developing new customers (non-existing base).  
• Participating and coordinating industry involvement through conferences, speaking opportunities, and engagement on committees to promote company business and sales growth. 

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

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, with a focus on Power Systems (Master’s degree or PhD is a plus)
• Proven track record of successfully delivering generator interconnection or transmission planning projects in at least one ISO/RTO and/or Utility. Experience in the Eastern Interconnection or ERCOT is preferred.
• Working knowledge of at least one but preferably several of the following software packages: PSSE, TARA, PSLF, ASPEN, PSCAD and PROMOD.
• Proven ability to identify optimal strategy for project interconnection to the grid based on system impacts and grid capacity. 
• Any experience with the following is a plus:
• DER interconnection processes and requirements
• Development of transmission solutions to address reliability needs
• Large load interconnection processes
• People management

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
• Continuous Education Benefits
• 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 or Canada

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: applicationassistance@epeconsulting.com

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.