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Power Systems Engineer III

Electric Power Engineers
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2025

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"!

Responsibilities

Join us in leading the change!

Working as a Power Systems Engineer at EPE you will gain experience developing and conducting modeling and analysis for generation, load and energy storage interconnections. You will contribute to systems design studies, generation interconnection planning, studies, and applications. And you will also learn the foundation of collecting and setting up data to perform preliminary analysis to support higher staff engineering levels.

How you can make an impact :

  • Building static and dynamic power system models including new technologies, such as inverters, wind turbines, or storage systems which may require interaction with equipment vendors to determine the appropriate parameters.
  • Performing distribution / transmission import / export analyses (aka injection / withdrawal studies), generator capability studies, model quality test / benchmarking, and providing site selection support.
  • Assisting in the submission of generation and load interconnection applications to various ISOs (i.e., ERCOT and ISOs and utilities in the Eastern Interconnect).
  • Guiding clients through ERCOT's generator interconnection process and answering process related questions.
  • While this position will be primarily focused on the ERCOT region, the successful candidate will also be provided with opportunities to gain exposure and work in other regions across the United States.

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here what's needed :

  • Bachelor of Science or Electrical Engineering with a power system emphasis (Master's degree or PhD is a plus)
  • Proficient utilization of at least one but preferably several of the following transmission planning tools : PSS / E, TARA, PSLF, PSCAD, Aspen One-Liner, and PowerWorld Simulator.
  • Prior experience with ERCOT's generator interconnection process and / or any of the transmission service providers in Texas
  • Knowledge of EMT based tools and applications (i.e. EMTP / PSCAD) would be considered an asset.
  • Proven team player skills with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • 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 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.

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