[Hiring] Associate Director - WECC Interconnection @Electric Power Engineers

Role Description

Electric Power Engineers is seeking an Associate Technical Director of Interconnection Services with a strong background in generation and load interconnection, and transmission planning studies primarily focused on the Western Interconnected system (WECC). 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.

This role is ideal for a technical expert who thrives on solving hard problems, building trusted relationships, and enjoys mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform complex load and generation interconnection studies in accordance with ISO and utility methodologies.
• Oversee and execute model benchmarking for generation and load projects, ensuring compliance with existing and emerging requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on interconnection studies, staying current with regulatory changes and industry trends.
• Strengthen delivery frameworks, QA/QC processes, and technical standards to ensure high-quality, efficient project execution.
• Mentor and develop a small team of engineers by coaching both technical depth and client-facing excellence, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and innovation.
• Represent the firm in industry forums, conferences, and technical publications.

Client & Market Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to generation, large load, and merchant transmission developers navigating the evolving interconnection landscape in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC).
• Lead technical reviews of interconnection studies—replicating results, identifying risks, and developing creative strategies to reduce upgrade costs and accelerate timelines.
• Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations that drive informed commercial decisions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop new tools, services, and go-to-market strategies.
• Support RFP responses and scope development with strong technical and commercial alignment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the electric energy industry.
• Direct experience with CAISO and the WECC Interconnected System, a utility within their footprint, or consulting on their behalf.
• Hands-on experience in multiple study types, such as:
  • Injection and Deliverability studies
  • PSLF/PSCAD benchmarking
  • Transitional Cluster studies in WECC
  • Load interconnection studies replicating ISO/utility practices
• Experience in IBR modeling, load modeling, generation/load interconnection studies, transmission planning, and/or EMT studies.
• Strong command of ISO and utility interconnection standards in WECC.
• Proficiency in several of the following: PSLF, PSSE, TARA, PSCAD, and ASPEN.
• Ability to connect technical rigor with commercial strategy.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation.
• Exceptional communication skills and confidence in making decisions under uncertainty.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams.

Beneficial Experience

• Experience with EMT (ideally PSCAD) modeling/studies.
• Experience performing interconnection or transmission planning studies outside the Northeast.
• 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.
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program.
• Work with industry leaders.
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1).

Location

This position will be open to remote US or Canada.

Travel

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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.