[Hiring] Measurement-Based Grid Monitoring Analytics and Control Engineer – Staff Level III @EPRI

Role Description

This position within EPRI's Transmission Operations and Planning R&D group is focused on measurement-based grid monitoring, analytics, control, modeling, and simulation. The successful candidate will contribute to research and development projects that support the reliable operation and planning of modern power systems with increasing integration of inverter-based resources and advanced monitoring technologies.

Working with minimal direction and supervision, the candidate will:

• Perform complex technical analyses.
• Formulate research approaches.
• Conduct modeling and simulation studies.
• Develop analytical methods and software tools.
• Prepare technical publications and reports.
• Support proposal development activities.
• Present technical results to internal and external audiences.
• Support technical research leads and engage in supervised interactions with EPRI members, industry stakeholders, and research partners.

This role requires creativity, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to apply advanced technical expertise to solve challenging power system problems.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field with a concentration in power systems preferred.
• Master's degree with relevant industry and research experience may be considered.
• Experience conducting research, modeling, and simulation studies related to power system dynamics, stability, and control.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in power system dynamics, stability analysis, and control.
• Demonstrated expertise in synchrophasor technology, measurement systems, and associated grid applications.
• Experience with electromechanical dynamics simulation platforms, preferably PSS®E.
• Experience with electromagnetic transient simulation platforms, preferably PSCAD.
• Knowledge of modeling and analysis of inverter-based resources and power-electronic-interfaced technologies.
• Familiarity with real-time simulation platforms and hardware-in-the-loop methodologies.
• Strong programming capabilities, preferably including Python, MATLAB, and C++.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within collaborative technical teams.
• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple technical priorities and project deliverables.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• 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)