Principal Engineer – Behind-the-Meter (BTM) Gas Generation

We are designing the grid of the future!

EPE is looking to recruit a Principal Engineer with a background in Behind-the-Meter Gas Generation to join our growing Energy Resources this role you will work closely with senior leadership to support our growth strategy and provide subject matter expertise both internally through coaching and developing staff as well as externally to our clients.

Join us in leading thechange!

• Lead feasibility studies generation strategy development and technology selection for BTM gas generation serving hyperscale and AI data centers including bridge-to-grid and phased interconnection strategies.
• Evaluate reciprocating engine gas turbine combined cycle and CHP/CCHP options on behalf of clients based on reliability efficiency emissions fuel supply lifecycle cost scalability deliverability and maintainability.
• Advise clients on sizing redundancy and integration of BTM generation with utility interconnections BESS microgrids and mission-critical electrical infrastructure.
• Develop Basis of Design (BOD) documents design criteria technical specifications and engineering standards for client projects.
• Serve as Owners Engineer or Independent Engineer through Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) detailed design construction commissioning and early operations.
• Review and provide technical direction on OEM proposals EPC designs and vendor engineering deliverables on behalf of clients.
• Lead technical due diligence for developers investors and lenders on gas generation assets and development projects.
• Support procurement evaluations Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) commissioning oversight and performance validation as the clients technical representative.
• Provide technical oversight of load flow short-circuit protection coordination dynamic stability grounding harmonic and arc flash studies for BTM generation projects.
• Serve as EPEs subject matter expert for BTM gas generation and establish related engineering standards methodologies and service offerings.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical oversight across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support business development through proposals scopes of work conference participation and thought leadership.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies market innovations and best practices to enhance EPEs offerings and capabilities.

Bring your passion heres whats needed:

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline; masters degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in power generation utility infrastructure mission-critical facilities or large industrial energy systems.
• Strong understanding of the interface between BTM generation plant controls and Energy Management Systems (EMS).
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering for gas generation facilities of 50 MW or larger; experience on projects exceeding 100 MW strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of natural gas reciprocating engines and gas turbine power plants medium- and high-voltage electrical systems utility interconnections microgrids/EMS and protection and control systems.
• Experience serving as an Owners Engineer Independent Engineer EPC engineering lead or utility engineering leader; consulting or client-facing advisory experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams across complex infrastructure projects.
• Excellent technical writing communication and leadership skills with the ability to operate independently in a senior client-facing role.
• Professional Engineer (P.E. or .) license preferred.
• Experience supporting hyperscale or AI data center developments including campuses exceeding 100 MW of critical load is preferred.
• Familiarity with major generation OEMs such as Rolls-Royce mtu Wärtsilä Caterpillar GE Vernova Siemens Energy or Solar Turbines is preferred.
• Knowledge of IEEE IEC NFPA standards and applicable utility and environmental regulations including air permitting considerations for gas generation is preferred.
• Active participation in industry task forces and/or working groups is a plus
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality productivity and innovation.

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 work in the US/Canada

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (20% or less)

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