Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Power System Engineer

at Electric Power Engineers

🏢 About Electric Power Engineers

Electric Power Engineers specializes exclusively in enhancing grid reliability and resiliency for a sustainable energy future, making them a pure-play consultancy in the power systems space. Their focus on ERCOT interconnection services positions them at the forefront of Texas's energy transition, offering engineers the chance to directly shape grid evolution rather than just maintain existing infrastructure.

About This Role

This Senior Power System Engineer leads generation and merchant transmission interconnection projects across ERCOT, managing complex technical studies and guiding a team while serving as the technical expert for interconnection processes. The role is impactful because it directly influences how renewable energy resources connect to Texas's grid, determining project feasibility and shaping interconnection strategy for major energy projects.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves leading a morning team huddle on active interconnection studies, then spending several hours validating PSS/E models for a new solar project while coordinating with ERCOT on study requirements. The afternoon might include client meetings to present interconnection study findings and working on a proposal for a new merchant transmission project, balancing deep technical work with strategic client engagement.

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🎯 Who Electric Power Engineers Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of hands-on experience with ERCOT generation interconnection processes and requirements
  • Demonstrates advanced proficiency in creating and validating PSS/E, PSCAD, and TSAT models specifically for Solar PV, BESS, Wind, and conventional projects
  • Possesses proven experience performing specialized grid studies including Reactive Power Compensation, SSR analysis, protection coordination, arc flash, and TOV studies
  • Shows evidence of both technical leadership (guiding teams) and client-facing skills (business development, proposal preparation)

📝 Tips for Applying to Electric Power Engineers

1

Quantify your ERCOT-specific experience - list the number of interconnection projects you've completed in Texas and the MW capacity involved

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Create a separate 'Technical Tools' section on your resume highlighting your specific experience with PSS/E, PSCAD, and TSAT, including versions used and types of models developed

3

Include a portfolio link or mention in your application of sample interconnection studies you've led (SSR, protection coordination, etc.) that you can discuss

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Reference Electric Power Engineers' recent projects or white papers in your cover letter to show you've researched their specific technical approach

5

Emphasize any experience with merchant transmission projects specifically, as this is mentioned alongside generation interconnection in the job description

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience with ERCOT's interconnection process and any relationships with ERCOT staff or stakeholders", "Examples of complex interconnection studies you've led (SSR, protection coordination, etc.) and the outcomes for clients", 'Your approach to balancing technical accuracy with client communication and business development needs', "How you've mentored or guided junior engineers in interconnection modeling and analysis"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Electric Power Engineers' project portfolio on their website, focusing on ERCOT interconnection case studies
  • → Study recent ERCOT interconnection queue reports and changes to the interconnection process (like the recent Cluster Study approach)
  • → Research the company's leadership team and their technical publications or conference presentations
  • → Look into Electric Power Engineers' involvement in ERCOT stakeholder committees or working groups

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your experience with a particularly challenging ERCOT interconnection study and how you resolved technical issues
2 How do you approach validating plant models in PSS/E or PSCAD for different resource types (Solar PV vs. BESS vs. Wind)?
3 Describe a time you had to explain complex technical interconnection requirements to a non-technical client or stakeholder
4 What strategies would you use to optimize grid interconnection for a 500MW solar+storage project in West Texas?
5 How do you stay current with ERCOT's evolving interconnection procedures and technical requirements?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic power systems experience without specifically highlighting ERCOT or Texas grid experience
  • Claiming modeling expertise without being able to discuss specific versions of PSS/E/PSCAD/TSAT or model validation processes
  • Focusing only on technical skills without demonstrating client-facing or business development experience mentioned in the job description

📅 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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