Full-Time

Associate Technical Director

Interconnection Services

Posted on 12/10/2025

Deadline 8/22/27
Electric Power Engineers

Electric Power Engineers

501-1,000 employees

Power systems planning, design, compliance consulting

No salary listed

Austin, TX, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid/remote options available; occasional travel up to 10%.

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in the electric energy industry.
  • Experience in IBR modelling, transmission planning and/or interconnection studies.
  • Active participation and leadership in industry taskforces and/or working groups.
  • Strong understanding of FERC, NERC and ISO interconnection requirements and standards.
  • Deep expertise in the Eastern Interconnect; NYISO or ISO New England highly preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of at least one but preferably several of the following software packages: PSSE, TARA, PSLF, PowerWorld. ASPEN and PSCAD
  • Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Experience in managing and mentoring technical teams.
Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot and advise internal/external stakeholders on complex interconnection studies including loadflow, short circuit and transient stability across multiple ISOs and Utilities in the Eastern Interconnect.
  • Possess strong collaboration skills, ability to pull together diverse teams across the organization to provide the best experience for the client.
  • Review ISO and/or Utility interconnection study results, replicate findings and identify errors or alternative mitigations that could impact assigned network upgrades and project success.
  • Support generation, large load and merchant transmission developers navigate interconnection processes with a focus on ISO New England and NYISO but broadly across all of the Eastern Interconnect.
  • Work with senior leadership to develop new tools and services.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on interconnection related studies and stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes.
  • Passionate about solving difficult technical problems, providing innovative solutions and taking ownership of the solutions provided.
  • Develop net new and enhance existing relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, industry organizations, and regulatory agencies.
  • Support responses to RFPs, DOE grants and development of Scopes of Work.
  • Participate and coordinate industry involvement through conferences, speaking opportunities, technical paper submissions, etc.
Desired Qualifications
  • Direct experience working at ISO New England, NYISO, a utility in their footprint or on behalf of these entities as a consultant.
  • Experience with large load interconnection studies.
  • Experience with DER interconnection or studies.
  • Automation experience (Python, C#, SQL)
Electric Power Engineers

Electric Power Engineers

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Electric Power Engineers provides engineering consulting for power systems, focusing on planning, design, and regulatory compliance to support grid modernization and renewable energy integration. The company delivers engineering studies and project support for clients like renewable developers and utility operators, and it has expanded its capabilities with software and energy intelligence through the acquisition of ENER-i.AI, helping clients analyze and optimize electrical grids. Unlike many firms that only offer advice, EPE combines hands-on engineering services with software tools to evaluate and implement grid projects. The firm’s ongoing growth strategy includes attracting private equity investment to scale its services and software offerings, expanding its reach in the energy transition, and maintaining leadership continuity under its executive team. Overall, its goal is to engineer the grid for the future by helping clients design, analyze, and comply with modern power systems.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

1968

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What believers are saying

  • Latin America's rising energy demand boosts EPE's power systems planning services.
  • Berkshire Partners' 2025 investment accelerates renewables and digital transformation growth.
  • EPE MyShare program launched April 2025 aligns 650 employees with long-term success.

What critics are saying

  • Estudios Eléctricos integration overwhelms operations, causing delays and client loss to Burns & McDonnell in 6-12 months.
  • Berkshire Partners forces rapid hires, diluting quality and triggering talent exodus in 12-24 months.
  • Stephanie Badr's CEO tenure erodes client trust, failing Hala Ballouz's clout in 12-18 months.

What makes Electric Power Engineers unique

  • EPE acquired ENER-i.AI in 2024 for software-enhanced energy intelligence.
  • EPE acquired Estudios Eléctricos in 2026, expanding Latin American grid expertise.
  • EPE integrates renewables, storage, and data centers via proprietary grid modeling.

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Dental Insurance

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Unlimited Paid Time Off

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401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Employee Ownership Program

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The AI Journal Ltd
Jan 29th, 2026
Electric Power Engineers Acquires Estudios Eléctricos, Expanding Grid Solutions Capabilities Across Latin America

Electric Power Engineers acquires Estudios Eléctricos, expanding grid solutions capabilities across Latin America. AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Electric Power Engineers (EPE), a global advisory and engineering firm providing full-spectrum consulting and innovative software solutions, today announced the acquisition of Estudios Eléctricos, a leading South American power systems engineering firm. With offices in Argentina, Chile, and Colombia, the partnership significantly expands EPE's regional capabilities and advances the firm's global growth priorities in Latin America. The acquisition deepens EPE's ability to meet the needs of a region where rising energy demand exists alongside evolving grid reliability requirements. Across Latin America, energy and power grid stakeholders are seeking solutions that balance affordability, reliability, and the pressing need to modernize transmission and market frameworks. Estudios Eléctricos will continue to operate under its established structure, leadership and regional brand. Founded in Argentina in 2003, the firm brings regional expertise in power system studies, planning and software development. Its capabilities bolster EPE's services in Latin America, partnering with utilities, developers, data centers and public-sector stakeholders. "Engineering the grid of the future globally requires enlisting top regional talent locally," said Stephanie Badr, CEO of EPE. "Estudios Eléctricos shares EPE's commitment to innovation and technical excellence. By partnering, we are positioned to meet growing needs for customized power systems solutions that reflect the uniqueness of Latin America's economies and communities. Through our combined ingenuity, delivering speed to power solutions becomes a reality." "Joining EPE allows us to expand our global impact while scaling the high-performance regional business operations we have already built," said Fernando Libonati, CEO of Estudios Eléctricos. "Our clients will continue working with the same trusted teams they rely on, while gaining access to broader global expertise and advanced software solutions that super-charge their strategies and decision-making with valuable data and insights." Together, EPE and Estudios Eléctricos offer expanded capabilities to support regional stakeholders with power system planning, interconnection studies, transmission and distribution analysis, power generation, energy storage, data center integration services, software-enabled grid solutions, power project delivery and advisory services. EPE's Estudios Eléctricos acquisition builds on the firm's recent strategic global growth initiatives, including opening new offices in Canada, establishing significant partnerships in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and surpassing 500 employees worldwide. Adding Estudios Eléctricos to its portfolio expands EPE's existing presence in Latin America, bringing its global team to more than 650 professionals. "For decades, energy stakeholders have counted on EPE to solve our world's most complex obstacles to delivering reliable, resilient, affordable and flexible energy. As the global need for solutions increases and rapidly evolves, EPE is scaling with intention," Badr concluded. About Electric Power Engineers With the mission to engineer a successful energy transition, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is a global advisory and engineering firm advancing grid reliability, resilience, affordability and flexibility. Founded in 1968, EPE provides full-spectrum consulting, grid modeling, and innovative software solutions to support power generation, interconnection, renewable integration, battery energy storage, transmission and distribution planning, and digital transformation. Trusted by utilities, developers, data center operators, public- and private-sector clients, EPE applies deep power systems expertise to support the planning, integration, and operation of modern electric infrastructure. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, EPE has offices in Canada, Panama, and Lebanon and operates across North America, Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa. Learn more at www.epeconsulting.com. About Estudios Eléctricos Founded in 2003 in Argentina, Estudios Eléctricos is a leading electrical engineering and advisory firm serving clients across Latin America and globally. With teams primarily located in Argentina, Chile, and Colombia, EE specializes in power system studies, planning, and advanced technical analysis. The firm also invests in research and development, creating technology enablers such as PlotCapability and Saturn to support increasingly complex grid challenges. For more information, visit www.estudios-electricos.com. SOURCE Electric Power Engineers

PR Newswire
Jan 29th, 2026
Electric Power Engineers Acquires Estudios Eléctricos, Expanding Grid Solutions Capabilities Across Latin America

/PRNewswire/ -- Electric Power Engineers (EPE), a global advisory and engineering firm providing full-spectrum consulting and innovative software solutions,...

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Apr 7th, 2025
Electric Power Engineers Names Stephanie Badr As Ceo; Hala Ballouz To Become Chief Vision Officer And Board Chair

AUSTIN, Texas, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Electric Power Engineers (EPE), a global leader in power systems engineering, announced today that Stephanie Badr has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Badr succeeds Hala Ballouz, EPE's co-founder and longtime CEO, who is transitioning to the role of Chief Vision Officer and Chair of the company's board of directors

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Apr 4th, 2025
Electric Power Engineers Launches Employee Ownership Program

New program gives all full-time employees a stake in EPE's long-term successAUSTIN, Texas, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Electric Power Engineers (EPE), a global leader in power systems engineering, today announced the launch of EPE MyShare, the company's employee ownership program designed to give all full-time team members across the globe a direct stake in EPE's future.The EPE MyShare program reflects EPE's enduring belief that shared success drives long-term value – for our employees, clients, and communities. The program is available at no cost to full-time team members and is provided in addition to their base pay and benefits. Designed to cultivate a sense of ownership and shared purpose, the EPE MyShare program ensures that EPE's people are rewarded for the impact they make."We believe the best investment a company can make is in its people," said Dana Smola, Chief People Officer at EPE. "EPE's MyShare program aligns directly with our values – rewarding the employees who are shaping the grid of the future, empowering them to think and act like owners."The launch of its MyShare program comes at a time of historic growth and opportunity for EPE, as the firm expands globally to meet the evolving needs of the electric grid. With deep technical expertise and a reputation for solving the industry's most complex problems, EPE has built a strong foundation for long-term value creation."This program reinforces the culture of collaboration that defines EPE," said Stephanie Badr, Chief Operating Officer at EPE. "Our success depends on our team working collectively to find innovative solutions

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Apr 4th, 2025
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