Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Principal Engineer - ERCOT Interconnection and Planning

at Electric Power Engineers

🏢 About Electric Power Engineers

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is a specialized consultancy focused on grid reliability and renewable energy integration, with deep expertise in ERCOT. As a remote-first company, they offer flexibility while tackling critical challenges in the energy transition. Working here means contributing directly to a sustainable energy future by enabling new generation and load connections.

About This Role

This role leads complex interconnection studies for generation and large loads in ERCOT, ensuring projects navigate the regulatory landscape efficiently. You'll mentor a team of engineers and serve as a trusted advisor to developers, directly impacting the pace of renewable energy deployment. The work is high-impact, as you'll identify creative solutions to expedite projects and enhance grid reliability.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing a team's study results for a large solar project, then jumping on a call with a developer to discuss a roadblock in their interconnection request. After lunch, you'd mentor a junior engineer on PSS/E modeling, and end the day by drafting a creative solution to expedite a study timeline, coordinating with TSP engineers.

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🎯 Who Electric Power Engineers Is Looking For

  • An experienced engineer with 6+ years in ERCOT interconnection or transmission planning, ideally with direct experience at ERCOT, a utility in its footprint, or as a consultant for them.
  • Deeply familiar with ERCOT and TSP interconnection requirements, standards, and study methodologies, including IBR and load modeling.
  • A natural mentor who enjoys developing junior engineers and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
  • A strategic problem-solver who can identify roadblocks in interconnection studies and propose creative, practical solutions to expedite projects.

📝 Tips for Applying to Electric Power Engineers

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Highlight specific ERCOT interconnection projects you've led, including study types (e.g., FIS, SIS) and outcomes.

2

Explicitly mention your experience with IBR modeling (e.g., PSS/E, PSCAD) and load modeling tools.

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Tailor your resume to emphasize mentoring or team leadership experience, even if informal.

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Include any familiarity with ERCOT's latest rule changes (e.g., Nodal Protocol revisions) to show you stay current.

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If you've worked at ERCOT or a Texas utility, lead with that experience in your summary.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience with ERCOT interconnection studies and understanding of TSP requirements.', "Specific examples of how you've mentored engineers or led teams to deliver complex studies.", 'Your ability to navigate regulatory challenges and find creative solutions to expedite projects.', 'Your passion for enabling renewable energy integration and grid reliability in Texas.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review EPE's recent press releases or case studies on interconnection projects in ERCOT.
  • → Understand EPE's role in the Texas energy market and their reputation among developers and utilities.
  • → Familiarize yourself with ERCOT's current interconnection queue and any recent policy changes (e.g., new IBR standards).
  • → Check EPE's company culture and employee reviews on Glassdoor to understand remote work expectations.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a recent interconnection study you led for a large generator in ERCOT.
2 How do you approach mentoring a junior engineer who is struggling with IBR modeling?
3 Describe a time you identified a roadblock in an interconnection study and found a creative solution.
4 What are the key differences between ERCOT's and other ISOs' interconnection processes?
5 How do you stay updated on ERCOT protocol changes and incorporate them into your work?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Listing generic experience without tying it specifically to ERCOT interconnection studies.
  • Overlooking the mentoring aspect; this role requires people leadership, so don't ignore it.
  • Failing to demonstrate knowledge of current ERCOT interconnection challenges (e.g., queue delays, IBR compliance).

📅 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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