Principal Interconnection and Planning Engineer

EPE is looking to recruit a Principal or Senior Principal Engineer to join our growing Energy Resources team. In this role you will work closely with senior leadership to support our growth strategy and provide subject matter expertise es. In return for bringing your skills and capabilities to EPE, you will be rewarded with substantial professional growth opportunities and a competitive compensation package. You will also be joining a team that is highly engaged, driven and collaborative.

Technical Duties

• Track record of successfully delivering generator interconnection or transmission planning projects across multiple ISOs/RTOs and/or Utilities in the Eastern Interconnect or the Southeast.

• Provide technical and competitive insight throughout the development, interconnection, and operation phases of projects.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on generator interconnection related studies by leading and conducting analyses related to load flow, transient stability and short circuit.

• Passionate about solving difficult technical problems, providing innovative solutions and taking ownership of the solutions provided.

• In-depth knowledge of at least one but preferably several of the following software packages: PSSE, TARA, PSLF, ASPEN, PSCAD and PROMOD.

• Identify optimal strategy for project interconnection to the grid based on system impacts and grid capacity.

• Collaborate with other teams within EPE to provide strategic guidance on market trends and process change across multiple ISO’s In the Eastern Interconnect

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, industry organizations, and regulatory agencies.

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, market innovations, and best practices in the energy industry to enhance the organization's offerings and capabilities.

• Advise on technical software strategy and IP development.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Leadership Duties

• Build on EPE's existing generator interconnection and planning studies capabilities and help develop EPE's expansion strategy for the Energy Resources team in the Eastern Interconnect.

• Build confidence with senior and executive management within client organizations and assist in other sales and business development activities.

• Ensure effective project staffing, resource utilization, and staff training/development.

• Ensure that every document generated by the Power Systems Engineer(s) assigned to a

  project is prepared, checked, and approved in accordance with EPE's quality management

  standards and without errors.

• Take responsibility for the timely completion of assigned projects while meeting all project

  quality and budget objectives.

• Interact with clients to seek input and address their needs and concerns regarding the

  project(s) under study.

• Prepare responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) by providing a scope of work and time

  estimates for new projects.

• Provide training and mentorship to junior team members to build a strong and

  knowledgeable team.

• Assist in the development of marketing and business development strategies for the organization's energy resources services.

• Participate in industry conferences, seminars, and workshops to stay informed about new developments in the interconnection industry and network with other professionals in the field.