What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Interconnection Services position at Electric Power Engineers?
Overview
We are designing the Grid of the future
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 gid. 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.
Responsibilities
Join us in leading the change!
EPE is looking to recruit an Engineering Manager with a background in Interconnection or Transmission Planning. In this role you will work closely with senior leadership to support our growth strategy and provide subject matter expertise both internally through coaching and developing staff as well as externally to our clients.
How you can make an impact:
Support generation, large load and merchant transmission developers navigate interconnection processes across the Eastern Interconnect.
Advise internal/external stakeholders on complex interconnection related matters by leveraging your critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
Review ISO and/or Utility interconnection study results and work with your team to replicate findings and identify errors or alternative mitigations that could impact assigned network upgrades and project success.
Work with senior leadership to develop new tools and services.
Drive expansion and growth into new regions.
Stay up to date with industry trends, regulatory changes and emerging technologies.
Passionate about leading people and creating a supporting culture, solving difficult problems, providing innovative solutions and taking ownership of the solutions provided.
Develop net new and enhance existing relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, industry organizations, and regulatory agencies.
Support responses to RFPs, DOE grants and development of Scopes of Work.
Participate and coordinate industry involvement through conferences, speaking opportunities, technical paper submissions, etc.
Qualifications
Bring your passion, here what’s needed:
Minimum 5 years of experience in the electric energy industry.
Experience in IBR modelling, transmission planning and/or interconnection studies and processes.
Active participation and leadership in industry taskforces and/or working groups.
Strong understanding of FERC, NERC and ISO interconnection requirements and standards.
Working knowledge of power system analysis software
Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Experience in mentoring diverse teams.
Beneficial Experience
Direct experience working at an ISO/Utility or on behalf of these entities as a consultant.
Direct experience with the ISO New England or NYISO systems would be considered a plus.
Experience with large load interconnection studies and processes.
Experience with DER interconnection processes.
Automation experience (Python, C#, SQL).
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
- 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 pen 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
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