Director of Interconnection Services
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
We are designing the grid of the future!
EPE is looking to recruit aDirectorof Interconnection Servicescovering the ERCOT region.In this roleyoullleveragea blend of commercialacumen and technical insights to guide our clients through one of the most dynamic and complexregionsfor resource interconnection in North America.This role is ideal for a leader who thrives on solving hard problems buildingtrustedrelationshipsand driving outsized impact for both our clients and the industry.
Responsibilities
Howyou can make an impact:
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead mentor and empower a diverse team of engineers and managers fostering a culture of excellenceaccountabilityand innovation.
- Demonstrate extreme ownershipbytaking responsibility for outcomes decisionsandoverallteam success.
- Enhanceinternal capability by coaching staffonboth technical and client-facing skills.
- Enhance delivery frameworksQA/QCprocesses anddrive cross collaborationtoensure the team scales effectively.
Client & Market Impact
- Serve as a trusted advisor togenerationand largedevelopershelping them navigateERCOTs evolving interconnection landscape.
- Translate complex technical issues intoclear andactionable insights that accelerate client decision-makingand support project success.
- Leveragestrong communicationand stakeholder engagement skills togather necessaryinputand make informed recommendationsevenin situations where there is inherent ambiguity.
- Lead reviews of interconnection studies andidentifycreative pathways toremoveroadblocks andexpediteprojects.
Commercial & Strategic Growth
- Partner with senior leadership to shape and execute EPEs growth strategy across ERCOT and beyond.
- Identifyand pursue new service lines andproducts.
- Leadproposaland RFPdevelopmentefforts.
- Contribute thought leadership through conferences technical papers and industry forums.
- Drive the development of internal toolsand analytics that strengthen EPEsposition in the market.
Qualifications
Bring your passion heres whats needed:
- Minimum8years of experience in the electric energy industrywith at least 2 years of prior experience in a leadership role.
- Proven ability to connect the dots between technical depth and commercial strategy.
- Exceptional communicator who can influencecreatealignmentand make decisions confidently under uncertainty.
- Strong understanding of ERCOT and TSP interconnection requirements and standards.
- Strongwritten and verbalcommunicationandability to workcollaboratively andeffectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently with minimalsupervision.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and fostering collaboration across functions and geographies.
Beneficial Experience
- Direct experience working at aUtilityin the ERCOT footprintor on behalf of these entities as a consultant.
- Experience in IBR modellingand/orloadmodelling.
- Workingknowledge ofpower system analysis software(e.g. PSS/ETARAPSCAD PSLF orPowerWorld)
Join us in leading thechange!
Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space we are focused on building a modern secure and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.
How we support you:
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical dental and vision with 100% premium coverage foryou
- 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 is open to Remote US or Canada
Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)
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 fromthird-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 will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agencywithout a previously signed third-party agreementand has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.
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Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
