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Electric Power Engineers

Electric Power Engineers, LLC (EPE) is a consulting firm comprised of leading electrical engineering consultants focused on the energy transition, providing power systems engineering services to a diverse client base.

Founded in 1968, EPE has been a trusted partner to the power industry by providing our extensive experience in the evolution of the electric grid, from performing transmission and distribution planning studies to integrating renewable generation and energy storage. EPE offers a wide range of services with a leadership team that brings these services together when necessary to provide a holistic and unique solution to the challenges within the power industry.

Our expertise is extensive particularly in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), as well as Southwest Power Pool (SPP), California Independent System Operator (CAISO), Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO), and New York Independent System Operator (NYISO).

At EPE, there are no geographical limitations to where our services extend. Our worldwide experience allows us to bring solutions from around the globe to your project.

Leading Electrical Engineering Consultants

We tailor our services to ensure your project’s success, and we consider ourselves an extension of your team.

Mission

Our mission is to build a platform to connect our teams and harness the synergies and expertise among all services, therefore, fueling innovation to enable our vision.

Vision

To be the leader and innovator in the application of a holistic approach to study, design, and implement an infrastructure that enables an integrated grid of the future.

Board of Directors

Stephanie Badr
Hala Ballouz
David Edelman
Mike Howard
Mark Lewis

engineering experts

Our Team

At EPE, we have an excellent team of engineers that is always ready and eager to partner with you and provide solutions and any industry challenge. Our experienced engineers are licensed in several states and have strong educational backgrounds in power engineering. Each one of our engineers take pride in their work and endeavors to deliver the best work product to you, individually and collectively as a team. EPE’s different teams work together to provide the most experience and skill possible in this industry. 

Hala N. Ballouz, P.E., M.Sc. EE

Hala N. Ballouz, P.E., M.Sc. EE

President & CEO

Stephanie Badr, M.Eng. EE

Stephanie Badr, M.Eng. EE

Chief Operating Officer

Dana Smola

Dana Smola

Chief People Officer

Hugo Mena, P.E., M.Sc. EE

Hugo Mena, P.E., M.Sc. EE

EVP, Business Development

Billy F. Yancey III, Ph.D. Cand, M.Sc. EE

Billy F. Yancey III, Ph.D. Cand, M.Sc. EE

VP, Technical Services and Compliance

Brendan McNicholas, MBA

Brendan McNicholas, MBA

Director, Business Development – Energy Resources

Kalyan Chilukuri

Kalyan Chilukuri

VP, Energy Resources

Alexandre Nicholas

Alexandre Nicholas

Sr. Director, Interconnection & Owner's Engineer

Carlos Matar

Carlos Matar

Director, Interconnection & Studies

Mohamed Ahmed

Mohamed Ahmed

Director, Energy Market Analysis

JC Culberson

JC Culberson

Director, NERC and Regulatory Compliance

Dan Morrison

Dan Morrison

Sr. Director, Business Development - Utilities, East

Scott Bussing, MBA

Scott Bussing, MBA

Director, Business Development - Utilities, West

Tamer Rousan

Tamer Rousan

VP, Distribution and Grid Modernization

Tim Kopp

Tim Kopp

Sr. Director, Transmission

Sarah Chatterjee

Sarah Chatterjee

Director, Electrification Strategies and Programs

Carlo Mrad

Carlo Mrad

Managing Director of the Beirut Office

Join Our Team

EPE offers a competitive benefits and compensation. Our job opportunities include engineering, administration and business development roles.