Job Title:Overhead Transmission Engineer
Location:Charlotte, NC
Job Summary and Description:What You'll Do- Innovate & Solve Complex Challenges: Identify critical industry gaps and engineer creative solutions for grid reliability, asset degradation, extreme weather resilience, and grid modernization.
- Lead Applied Research: Execute empirical and applied research projects that translate complex physics into practical, actionable guidelines for utility engineers worldwide.
- Drive Technical Excellence: Apply advanced line design principles using PLS-CADD and state-of-the-art modeling tools to evaluate asset performance, new conductor technologies, and structural hardware.
- Manage High-Impact Projects: Direct multi-disciplinary technical initiatives-managing budgets, timelines, deliverables, and diverse stakeholder expectations.
- Engage the Energy Community: Present breakthrough findings at major industry conferences, publish technical papers, and lead workshops and webinars for EPRI member utilities.
- Mentor & Collaborate: Work alongside recognized industry authorities while guiding junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical rigor and continuous learning.
- Leverage AI & Modern Tools: Integrate artificial intelligence, machine learning, and LLM-assisted workflows to accelerate data analysis, optimize design evaluations, and streamline research outcomes.
What You Bring- 4+ years of progressive experience in transmission engineering, utility operations, consulting, manufacturing, or applied research.
- Strong technical background in overhead transmission line design, conductors, structures, hardware, or line asset performance.
- Hands-on proficiency with PLS-CADD or equivalent transmission line design software.
- Proven track record of leading complex technical projects from conception to completion.
- Deep knowledge of transmission design practices, reliability standards, and asset management principles.
- Exceptional technical writing, presentation, and cross-functional communication skills.
- Driven by curiosity, creative experimentation, and a passion for solving hard engineering problems.
- Willingness to travel for member engagement, lab testing activities, and industry events.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience conducting field failure investigations, physical lab testing, or empirical engineering research.
- Active involvement in industry working groups, standards committees (e.g., IEEE, CIGRE, ASCE), or professional societies.
- Advanced expertise in high-temperature low-sag (HTLS) conductors, dynamic line rating, or advanced asset health monitoring.
Education- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related technical field) or equivalent practical experience required.
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).
