Electric Power Engineers, LLC

Powering tomorrow.

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About the firm

Electric Power Engineers is an energy engineering consulting practice focused exclusively on the power industry. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, it provides end-to-end solutions spanning grid analysis and interconnection, engineering services, regulatory compliance, and grid analytics software to utility, developer, government, and commercial clients globally. It has received strategic growth investment from Berkshire Partners and is recognized as a USA Top Workplace.

Team
Large
Firm type
Electrical Engineering · Power & Utility Engineering · Software Engineering · Owner's Engineer

People

Hala BallouzCo-Founder and Chief Vision Officer

Hugo MenaChief Growth Officer

Hanyue LiEngineering Manager

Cody DavisSenior Principal Engineer

Andrew OliveraSales Operations Associate

Capabilities

Grid Analysis & Interconnection

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Conducts generation interconnection studies, transmission planning, and grid analysis to support utility and developer clients across major power markets.

  • Generation Interconnection Studies

    Evaluates the capacity of power networks to safely integrate new generation assets.

  • Transmission Planning & Operations

    Models high-voltage transmission networks and analyzes operational constraints to ensure reliable delivery.

  • Distribution Planning & Engineering

    Designs and analyzes localized distribution grids to improve power quality and accommodate modern loads.

  • Energy Market Analysis

    Provides economic and regulatory insights to optimize project development and transmission capacity utilization.

Engineering Services

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Delivers comprehensive engineering support, protection design, and risk management through all phases of energy infrastructure projects.

  • Owner's Engineering

    Provides dedicated advocacy and oversight from initial feasibility and design reviews to construction monitoring and commissioning.

  • Engineering Studies

    Performs in-depth system modeling, feasibility assessments, and impact evaluations to guide strategic decisions.

  • Protection & Controls

    Designs and maintains customized control systems to protect energy infrastructure and enhance grid reliability.

  • Program & Project Management

    Manages schedules, budgets, and stakeholder communications to keep projects aligned with technical objectives.

  • Project Controls & Risk Management

    Monitors project timelines and expenses to proactively identify and mitigate risks early.

Policy & Regulatory Solutions

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Simplifies complex regulatory environments by providing compliance tools and engineering support to meet strict grid standards.

  • NERC & Regulatory Compliance

    Ensures compliance with NERC standards and local grid codes across regional and international markets.

Digital Transformation & Software

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Develops grid analytics tools and technical workflows to optimize planning, operations, and asset performance.

  • Digital Transformation

    Integrates legacy workflows with modern software to streamline utility planning and operations.

  • Grid Analytics Software

    Leverages proprietary analytical tools to model and analyze power system performance in real-time.

  • Electrification Solutions

    Provides engineering and strategic guidance to adapt existing infrastructure for high-capacity electric loads.

Industries

Power Generation · Solar · Wind · Energy Storage · Renewable Energy · Power Transmission & Distribution · Commercial · Industrial · Data Centers · Government · Financial Services

Projects

SolaireHolman 1 - 50 MW Solar Array

Texas · Solar

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Led the SolaireHolman 1 project through grid interconnection, comprehensive engineering support, and ERCOT compliance, ensuring reliable integration into the power grid.

Webberville 30 MW Solar PV

Texas · Solar · Client: Austin Energy

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Provided expert engineering and grid interconnection services for Texas's first large-scale 30 MW solar project, ensuring seamless design, compliance, and integration with Austin Energy's green energy network.

System Protection Study - 14 Substations

Power Transmission & Distribution

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Delivered a comprehensive system protection study for 14 substations and over 1,700 miles of distribution lines, ensuring grid reliability through precise equipment specifications and innovative protection planning.

Horse Creek 230 MW Wind Project

Texas · Wind

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Ensured seamless grid interconnection and compliance for the 230 MW Horse Creek Wind Project, delivering critical engineering support, SSO analysis, and testing to successfully integrate the project into the ERCOT grid.