[Hiring] Senior Manager Transmission Planning @Electric Power Engineers

Role Description

We are designing the grid of the future! EPE is looking to recruit Senior Manager with a strong background in EMT modeling and studies. In this role you’ll leverage a blend of commercial acumen and technical depth to guide our clients through existing and emerging EMT requirements across a broad range of Utilities and ISOs/RTOs. This role is ideal for someone looking to step into leadership and who thrives on solving hard problems in an exciting fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:

• Technical Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, mentor, and empower a diverse team of engineers fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation.
  • Perform PSCAD and PSS/E model benchmarking for both generation and load projects in accordance with existing or emerging requirements to assist clients in demonstrating compliance.
  • Lead automation efforts to improve efficiency in performing EMT modeling and model quality testing.
  • Stay current with emerging EMT modeling requirements and participate in internal and external forums.
  • Demonstrate extreme ownership by taking responsibility for outcomes, decisions, and overall team success.
  • Enhance internal capability by coaching staff on both technical and client-facing skills.
  • Enhance delivery frameworks, QA/QC processes, and drive cross collaboration to ensure the team scales effectively.
• Client & Market Impact
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to generation and large load developers helping them navigate Eastern Interconnection evolving interconnection landscape.
  • Translate complex technical issues into clear and actionable insights that accelerate client decision-making and support project success.
  • Leverage strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills to gather necessary input and make informed recommendations even in situations where there is inherent ambiguity.
  • Lead reviews of interconnection studies and identify creative pathways to remove roadblocks and expedite projects.
• Commercial & Strategic Growth
  • Identify and pursue new service lines and products.
  • Lead proposal and RFP development efforts.
  • Contribute to EMT thought leadership through conferences, technical papers, and industry forums.
  • Drive the development of internal tools and analytics that strengthen EPE’s position in the market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the electric energy industry.
• Proven ability to connect the dots between technical depth and commercial strategy.
• Exceptional communicator who can influence and make decisions confidently under uncertainty.
• In-depth experience with EMT (ideally PSCAD) modeling of generation and load projects as well as benchmarking models across various platforms.
• Strong understanding of FERC, NERC, and ISO interconnection requirements and standards.
• 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 IBR modeling and/or load modeling.

Beneficial Experience

• Direct experience working at an ISO, Utility, or on behalf of these entities as a consultant.
• Prior experience with the traditional studies performed for gen/load interconnection or transmission planning.
• Real-time simulation familiarity (OPAL-RT, RTDS, etc).
• Automation experience (Python, C#, SQL).

Benefits

• 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 remote US.

Travel

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