Electric Power Research Institute

Critical Power and Electromagnetic Threats - Simulation and Data Analyst

Electric Power Research Institute$108K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required
  • 10+ years of R&D project experience at a national laboratory, research institute, and/or utility
  • Experience in applying computational methods for electrical power systems analysis
  • Proven experience designing and implementing complex simulations across multiple platforms
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated individual contributor with team collaboration ability

Responsibilities

  • Conduct power system analysis using software like EMTP-RV, PowerWorld, and PSS/E
  • Design and implement innovative analytics and simulation capabilities
  • Lead a diverse team of subject-matter experts and junior staff
  • Provide engineering support to daily technical challenges
  • Oversee medium-to-large-scale projects, managing budgets and resources
  • Effectively communicate strategies and results to various stakeholders

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid family leave
  • Flexible vacation and sick leave policy
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Critical Power and Electromagnetic Threats - Simulation and Data Analyst

Location:
Knoxville, TN

Job Summary and Description:

The position is for a senior level engineer with expertise in power system simulation, data analysis, and design. The candidate will provide technical support and leadership across multiple projects within the Critical Power & Electromagnetic Threats Program and must be U.S. citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Applicants with active security clearance are preferred.

The candidate can expect the following tasks and roles:
  • Perform power system analysis (time-domain and frequency domain) using software tools like EMTP-RV, PowerWorld, PSS/E OpenDSS, etc.
  • Design, implement, and test novel analytics and simulation capabilities.
  • Provide technical leadership through collaboration with a diverse team of subject-matter experts and junior staff.
  • Provide engineering support and solutions to technical challenges that arise daily over a broad range of electrical engineering topics.
  • Manage medium-to-large-scale projects, including budgets and resources.
  • Communicate strategies and results, written and verbal, to program members, clients and external stakeholders through guidelines, reports, meetings, webcasts, workshops, and conferences.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • 10 or more years of R&D project experience at a national laboratory, research institute, and/or utility.
  • Knowledge and experience applying computational methods used to analyze, plan and operate electrical power systems.
  • Experience designing and implementing complex simulations across multiple platforms, including the effective post-process of the resulting datasets.
  • Excellent communication with customers and staff, both verbally and in writing.
  • Shows maturity of technical expertise and assumes responsibility for achieving highly specialized technical objectives.
  • Self-motivated individual contributor capable of working independently and effectively as part of a team.
    Ideal candidate:
  • MS and/or PhD in Electrical Engineering with Power System emphasis.
  • Experience developing asset models and building, validating, and applying network models for a range of power system analyses.
  • Experience with software coding (Python, MATLAB, Delphi, C++, etc.).
  • Knowledge of AI/ML and potential applications in power systems research.
  • Ability to recognize strategic issues and projects and build collaborative and successfully complete projects
  • Active TS or Q security clearance with SCI eligibility


The salary range for this position is $0 USD to $0 USD annually.

This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

This role is eligible to participate in EPRI's annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan.

This role is eligible to participate in EPRI's standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).

About Electric Power Research Institute

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) is a non-profit organization that conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery, and use of electricity. EPRI was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The organization has over 1,000 employees and collaborates with over 1,000 organizations worldwide to develop and apply technology solutions that address the challenges facing the power industry.
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