Lead EMT & Transmission Systems Engineer

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transmission System Analysis & EMT Modeling Technical Leader position at Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. in the EI - UK Home Office area leads EMT studies to support planning, design, integration, and operation of electric power systems.

The role requires a PhD (preferred), strong modeling tool experience (PSCAD/EMTP/PowerFactory), and the ability to mentor engineers, collaborate with utilities and regulators, and deliver technical reports.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Electrical engineer with PhD degree with emphasis on power systems.
• Strong experience with PSCAD, EMTP, and PowerFactory for EMT modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed EMT simulations and studies for transmission systems.
• Develop and validate models for inverter-based resources and HVDC systems.
• Perform transient overvoltage, insulation coordination, switching transient, and harmonic studies.

Skills

EMT modeling

Transient analysis

Lead/mentoring

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Research experience

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSCAD

EMTP

PSSE

PowerFactory

Python

MATLAB

RTDS

Job description

The Transmission System Analysis & EMT Modeling Technical Leader position at Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. in the EI - UK Home Office area leads EMT studies to support planning, design, integration, and operation of electric power systems.

The role requires a PhD (preferred), strong modeling tool experience (PSCAD/EMTP/PowerFactory), and the ability to mentor engineers, collaborate with utilities and regulators, and deliver technical reports.