Electric Power Engineers is hiring: Associate Technical Director - Interconnecti

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 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.

Responsibilities

Join us in leading the change!

EPE is looking to recruit an Associate Technical Director with a background in Interconnection or Transmission Planning studies, preferably in the ISO New England and NYISO territories in the Northeast. 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:

• Troubleshoot and advise internal/external stakeholders on complex interconnection studies including load flow, short circuit, and transient stability across multiple ISOs and Utilities in the Eastern Interconnect.
• Possess strong collaboration skills, ability to pull together diverse teams across the organization to provide the best experience for the client.
• Review ISO and/or Utility interconnection study results, replicate findings, and identify errors or alternative mitigations that could impact assigned network upgrades and project success.
• Support generation, large load, and merchant transmission developers navigate interconnection processes with a focus on ISO New England and NYISO but broadly across all of the Eastern Interconnect.
• Work with senior leadership to develop new tools and services.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on interconnection-related studies and stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Be passionate about solving difficult technical 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.
• Deep expertise in NYISO or ISO New England would be preferred but knowledge of any other regions in the Eastern Interconnect would be valuable.

Qualifications

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

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the electric energy industry.
• Experience in IBR modeling, transmission planning, and/or interconnection studies.
• Active participation and leadership in industry taskforces and/or working groups.
• Strong understanding of FERC, NERC, and ISO interconnection requirements and standards.
• In-depth knowledge of at least one but preferably several of the following software packages: PSSE, TARA, PSLF, PowerWorld, ASPEN, and PSCAD.
• 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 managing and mentoring technical teams.

Beneficial Experience

• Direct experience working at ISO New England, NYISO, a utility in their footprint, or on behalf of these entities as a consultant.
• Experience with large load interconnection studies.
• Experience with DER interconnection or studies.
• 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 based on position.

Location: This position will be open to Remote.

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