Application Guide

How to Apply for Principal Level Engineering– ERCOT Modeling Team

at Electric Power Engineers

🏢 About Electric Power Engineers

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is uniquely positioned at the forefront of grid modernization, specifically focusing on enhancing reliability and resiliency for a sustainable energy future. Their work directly shapes the ERCOT grid of tomorrow, making them a key player in the energy transition rather than just a traditional consulting firm.

About This Role

This Principal Level Engineering role leads the ERCOT Modeling Team, combining technical expertise in IBR modeling and NERC PRC-0.29 studies with leadership responsibilities for client management, business development, and team development. You'll directly impact grid reliability by overseeing critical studies while shaping both client relationships and your team's growth.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing ERCOT modeling progress with your team, coordinating with clients on study scope and deliverables, developing RFP responses for new business opportunities, and mentoring engineers on advanced power system analysis techniques. You'll split time between technical oversight, client communications, and strategic planning for team growth and process improvements.

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🎯 Who Electric Power Engineers Is Looking For

  • Has 8+ years of hands-on experience with ERCOT-specific modeling requirements and NERC compliance studies, particularly PRC-0.29
  • Demonstrates proven leadership managing technical teams on power system studies using PSS/e, PLSF, TSAT, and/or PSCAD
  • Possesses strong client-facing skills with experience in account management and developing RFP responses for utility clients
  • Shows experience in process improvement for engineering workflows and mentoring junior engineers in power systems

📝 Tips for Applying to Electric Power Engineers

1

Quantify your ERCOT modeling experience - specify projects, tools used (PSS/e, PSCAD, etc.), and study types completed

2

Highlight any previous work with NERC PRC-0.29 specifically, as this is called out in the responsibilities

3

Demonstrate your leadership beyond just technical supervision - include examples of team development, process improvements, or business development contributions

4

Tailor your resume to show both deep technical expertise AND client management experience, as this role requires both

5

Reference EPE's mission of 'enhancing grid reliability and resiliency' in your application materials to show alignment

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with ERCOT modeling requirements and NERC compliance studies', 'Examples of leading technical teams on power system studies while managing client relationships', "How you've contributed to business development through RFP responses or scope development in previous roles", 'Your approach to developing engineering talent and improving team processes']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → EPE's recent projects or white papers related to ERCOT grid modernization and renewable integration
  • → Current challenges in the ERCOT market regarding grid reliability and IBR integration
  • → NERC PRC-0.29 standards and recent updates that might impact study requirements
  • → EPE's client portfolio in the Texas/ERCOT region to understand their market position

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your experience with ERCOT's specific modeling requirements for inverter-based resources (IBR)
2 Describe a challenging NERC compliance study you led, particularly any PRC-0.29 experience
3 How have you balanced technical leadership with client account management in previous roles?
4 What process improvements have you implemented in engineering workflows to increase efficiency?
5 How would you approach developing a new engineer's skills in ERCOT modeling and studies?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Presenting as purely a technical individual contributor without leadership or client management experience
  • Having only generic power systems experience without specific ERCOT or NERC compliance study background
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of both the technical AND business development aspects of this principal-level role

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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