{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"030cfa41a896d2cfddf86e84","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/030cfa41a896d2cfddf86e84","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/030cfa41a896d2cfddf86e84","title":"Associate Technical Director - Interconnection Services","description":"Overview\r\nWe are designing the Grid of the future\r\nEPE is looking to recruit an Associate Technical Director with a strong background in Generation, Load Interconnection, or Transmission Planning studies, primarily focused on the ISO New England and/or NYISO territories. In 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. This role is ideal for a technical expert who thrives on solving hard problems, building trusted relationships and enjoys mentoring others\r\nResponsibilities\r\nHowyou can make an impact\r\nTechnical Leadership & Team Development\r\nSupervise and when required perform complex load and generation interconnection studies in line with ISO and Utility methodologies.\r\nSupervise and when required perform model benchmarking for both generation and load projects in accordance with existing or emerging requirements to assist clients in demonstrating compliance.\r\nSupport more junior members of staff leveraging your technical skills to assist them in troubleshooting complex technical issues.\r\nMentor and empower a team of engineers fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and innovation.\r\nServe as a subject matter expert on interconnection related studies and stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes.\r\nDemonstrate extreme ownership by taking responsibility for outcomes, decisions, and overall project success.\r\nEnhance internal capability by coaching staff on both technical and client-facing skills.\r\nEnhance delivery frameworks, QA/QC processes to ensure projects are delivered effectively to the highest quality standards.\r\nParticipate and coordinate industry involvement through conferences, speaking opportunities, technical paper submissions, etc.\r\nClient & Market Impact\r\nServe as a trusted advisor to generation, large load and merchant transmission developers helping them navigate the evolving interconnection landscape in the Northeast.\r\nLead reviews of interconnection studies, replicate findings and identify creative pathways to remove roadblocks, reduce cost assigned to projects and expedite timelines to interconnection\r\nTranslate complex technical issues into clear and actionable insights that accelerate client decision-making and support project success.\r\nLeverage strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills to gather necessary input and make informed recommendations even in situations where there is inherent ambiguity.\r\nWork with senior leadership to develop new tools and services\r\nSupport responses to RFPs and development of Scopes of Work.\r\nQualifications\r\nBring your passion, here what's needed:\r\nMinimum 8 years of experience in the electric energy industry.\r\nProven ability to connect the dots between technical depth and commercial strategy.\r\nDirect experience working at ISO New England, NYISO, a utility in their footprint or on behalf of these entities as a consultant\r\nExperience in one or more of the following areas: IBR modelling, Load modelling, gen/load interconnection studies, transmission planning studies, EMT studies. For this role we are looking for engineers who have performed at least a couple of the following study types of studies (NYISO MIS/DIS studies, ISO NE deliverability studies, ISO NE PSSE/PSCAD benchmarking studies, ISO NE transitional cluster studies, load interconnection studies replicating ISO/Utility practices).\r\nExceptional communicator who can influence and make decisions confidently under uncertainty.\r\nStrong understanding of ISO and Utility interconnection requirements and standards in the Northeast\r\nIn-depth knowledge of at least one but preferably several of the following software packages: PSSE, TARA, PSLF, PowerWorld. ASPEN and PSCAD\r\nStrong written and verbal communication and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams.\r\nAbility to work independently with minimal supervision\r\nBeneficial Experience\r\nExperience with EMT (ideally PSCAD) modelling/studies\r\nExperience performing interconnection or transmission planning studies outside the Northeast\r\nAutomation experience (Python, C#, SQL)\r\nLead the change!\r\nBe a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future throughadvanced 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.\r\nHow we support you\r\nComprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage foryou.\r\nGenerous PTO and paid holidays\r\nEmployee Ownership Program\r\nWork with industry leaders\r\n401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)\r\nFlexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities base on position.\r\nLocation : This position will open to Remote\r\nTravel : Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)\r\nEPE 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\r\nThird-Party Recruiting Notification\r\nEPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-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 agency. 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In 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. This role is ideal for a technical expert who thrives on solving hard problems, building trusted relationships and enjoys mentoring others\r\nResponsibilities\r\nHowyou can make an impact\r\nTechnical Leadership & Team Development\r\nSupervise and when required perform complex load and generation interconnection studies in line with ISO and Utility methodologies.\r\nSupervise and when required perform model benchmarking for both generation and load projects in accordance with existing or emerging requirements to assist clients in demonstrating compliance.\r\nSupport more junior members of staff leveraging your technical skills to assist them in troubleshooting complex technical issues.\r\nMentor and empower a team of engineers fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and innovation.\r\nServe as a subject matter expert on interconnection related studies and stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes.\r\nDemonstrate extreme ownership by taking responsibility for outcomes, decisions, and overall project success.\r\nEnhance internal capability by coaching staff on both technical and client-facing skills.\r\nEnhance delivery frameworks, QA/QC processes to ensure projects are delivered effectively to the highest quality standards.\r\nParticipate and coordinate industry involvement through conferences, speaking opportunities, technical paper submissions, etc.\r\nClient & Market Impact\r\nServe as a trusted advisor to generation, large load and merchant transmission developers helping them navigate the evolving interconnection landscape in the Northeast.\r\nLead reviews of interconnection studies, replicate findings and identify creative pathways to remove roadblocks, reduce cost assigned to projects and expedite timelines to interconnection\r\nTranslate complex technical issues into clear and actionable insights that accelerate client decision-making and support project success.\r\nLeverage strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills to gather necessary input and make informed recommendations even in situations where there is inherent ambiguity.\r\nWork with senior leadership to develop new tools and services\r\nSupport responses to RFPs and development of Scopes of Work.\r\nQualifications\r\nBring your passion, here what's needed:\r\nMinimum 8 years of experience in the electric energy industry.\r\nProven ability to connect the dots between technical depth and commercial strategy.\r\nDirect experience working at ISO New England, NYISO, a utility in their footprint or on behalf of these entities as a consultant\r\nExperience in one or more of the following areas: IBR modelling, Load modelling, gen/load interconnection studies, transmission planning studies, EMT studies. For this role we are looking for engineers who have performed at least a couple of the following study types of studies (NYISO MIS/DIS studies, ISO NE deliverability studies, ISO NE PSSE/PSCAD benchmarking studies, ISO NE transitional cluster studies, load interconnection studies replicating ISO/Utility practices).\r\nExceptional communicator who can influence and make decisions confidently under uncertainty.\r\nStrong understanding of ISO and Utility interconnection requirements and standards in the Northeast\r\nIn-depth knowledge of at least one but preferably several of the following software packages: PSSE, TARA, PSLF, PowerWorld. ASPEN and PSCAD\r\nStrong written and verbal communication and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams.\r\nAbility to work independently with minimal supervision\r\nBeneficial Experience\r\nExperience with EMT (ideally PSCAD) modelling/studies\r\nExperience performing interconnection or transmission planning studies outside the Northeast\r\nAutomation experience (Python, C#, SQL)\r\nLead the change!\r\nBe a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future throughadvanced 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.\r\nHow we support you\r\nComprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage foryou.\r\nGenerous PTO and paid holidays\r\nEmployee Ownership Program\r\nWork with industry leaders\r\n401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)\r\nFlexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities base on position.\r\nLocation : This position will open to Remote\r\nTravel : Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)\r\nEPE 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\r\nThird-Party Recruiting Notification\r\nEPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-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 agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.\r\nLI-KM1\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-04-09T09:37:08.846Z","dateModified":"2026-04-09T09:37:08.846Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Epe Consulting","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Austin","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"030cfa41a896d2cfddf86e84"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/030cfa41a896d2cfddf86e84"}}