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This position requires strong expertise in power system simulation, data analytics, software development, and engineering design, along with the ability to communicate complex technical findings to diverse audiences.\nU.S. citizenship is required. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required. Active security clearance is strongly preferred.\n\nEnhanced Primary Responsibilities\nTechnical Analysis & Modeling\nPerform advanced power system studies using time-domain, frequency-domain, electromagnetic transients, and dynamic simulation tools including EMTP-RV, PowerWorld, PSS®E, PSCAD, OpenDSS, and related platforms.\nDesign, validate, and maintain transmission, distribution, microgrid, and critical infrastructure network models for a variety of planning and operational studies.\nAnalyze large and complex datasets from simulations, laboratory testing, utility systems, and field measurements to derive actionable insights and recommendations.\nAnalytics & Software Development\nDevelop advanced analytical methods, algorithms, and software solutions using Python, MATLAB, C++, and other programming languages.\nApply artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistical analysis, and data science techniques to improve modeling accuracy, threat assessment, anomaly detection, and system resilience.\nDesign and implement automated data-processing workflows, visualization tools, and digital engineering solutions to support research and client needs.\nTechnical Leadership\nServe as a technical lead across multiple research projects, guiding study design, execution, quality assurance, and delivery of results.\nMentor junior engineers and researchers while fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams.\nProvide strategic technical direction for emerging research initiatives involving grid resilience, critical infrastructure protection, and electromagnetic threat mitigation.\nMember and Stakeholder Engagement\nInterface directly with utilities, federal agencies, Department of Defense organizations, national laboratories, regulators, and industry stakeholders.\nPresent technical findings through reports, white papers, industry guidance documents, workshops, conferences, and executive briefings.\nSupport business development efforts, proposal development, strategic planning, and member engagement activities.\nProject Management\nLead medium-to-large-scale projects including schedule development, budget management, resource allocation, risk management, and client communications.\nEnsure technical quality, project performance, and successful achievement of research objectives.\nEnhanced Qualifications\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.\n10+ years of experience conducting power system research, analysis, modeling, or engineering studies within utilities, national laboratories, research institutes, government organizations, defense programs, or consulting environments.\nDemonstrated expertise in power system simulation, modeling, and analysis methodologies.\nExperience interpreting complex technical data and translating findings into engineering recommendations.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nProven ability to provide technical leadership on multidisciplinary projects.\nU.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.\nPreferred\nMaster's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Power Systems or a related field.\nExperience developing asset models and transmission/distribution network models for planning, operational, and resilience studies.\nProficiency with Python, MATLAB, C++, Delphi, SQL, or similar languages.\nExperience applying AI/ML methods to power system analysis, asset monitoring, predictive analytics, or resilience applications.\nKnowledge of federal critical infrastructure protection initiatives, national security programs, or defense-related energy resilience efforts.\nActive Secret, Top Secret (TS), DOE Q, or equivalent security clearance with SCI eligibility.\nThe salary range for this position is $145,000 USD to $165,000 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).EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DisabledTogether . . . 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