[Hiring] DER Integration Engineer @EPRI

Role Description

The EPRI DER Integration team leads collaborative research to integrate distributed energy resources into distribution circuits without compromising safety, reliability, cost, and power quality. This position will offer technical expertise and leadership in solar PV, energy storage, and electric vehicle (EV) power electronics. It will also involve electromagnetic transient (EMT) modeling and analysis of grid-following (GFL) and grid-forming (GFM) inverters, as well as testing distributed energy resource (DER) technologies in both laboratory and field settings. The position will be responsible for identifying research needs, developing research proposals, and communicating research results to EPRI members and industry.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in power converters (Inverters and generators) and other power system components (e.g. motors, transformers, nonlinear loads, protection devices, etc.)
• EMT model development, controller design, and hardware-in-loop testing.
• Proven experience with one or more industry modeling and simulation tools such as PSCAD, EMTP-RV, PowerFactory, Python, OpenDSS, CYME, Synergi.
• Ability to perform laboratory testing including developing test plan, building test setup, executing tests, analyzing data, and producing technical reports.
• Grid-forming inverter research experience will be a plus.
• Clear understanding of DER technologies, interconnection standards, and challenges of higher penetration.
• Experience applying AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics techniques to power system applications.
• Programming skills in Python, Matlab, and more (e.g. JavaScript, HTML) are desirable.
• Experience with digital simulators (Typhoon HIL and RTDS) will be a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality reports, technical papers, and presentations summarizing research objectives, approach, and findings.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in industry, utility, or research organization in a relevant field. For candidates with advanced degrees, the experience requirement may be reduced. Candidates with more relevant experience may be considered for a higher-level position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required.
• Preferred MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with Power Electronics emphasis.

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $100,000 USD to $113,000 USD annually.
• This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program.
• 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).