Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is an innovative company focused on shaping the future of energy through advanced energy intelligence. They are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a diverse team of engineers in navigating the resource interconnection process across various utilities in the Southeast, ensuring client success through technical guidance and strategic growth initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and empower a diverse team of engineers fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation
- When required, step in to perform advanced interconnection studies and support the team in troubleshooting complex issues
- 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
- Serve as a trusted advisor to generation and large developers helping them navigate SERC's 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
- Identify and pursue new service lines and products
- Lead proposal and RFP development efforts
- Contribute 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
Skills
- Minimum 4 years of experience in the electric energy industry and ideally having a solid technical background in transmission planning or interconnection
- Strong understanding of power system analysis and associated software tools (e.g., PSS/E, TARA PSCAD, PSLF, or PowerWorld)
- Proven ability to connect the dots between technical depth and commercial strategy
- Exceptional communicator who can influence, create alignment and make decisions confidently under uncertainty
- Strong understanding of the interconnection requirements of at least one major utility in SERC
- Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Direct experience working at a Utility within SERC or on behalf of these entities as a consultant
- Experience with performing load interconnection studies
- Experience in IBR modelling and/or load modelling
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)
Company Overview
Electric Power Engineers, Inc. (EPE) is a leading power engineering consulting firm. It was founded in 1968, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.epeconsulting.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Electric Power Engineers has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 12 in 2025, 7 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.