Staff Grid Analytics & Modelling Specialist

Electric Power Research Institute; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Power Research Institute in Dublin, Ireland, seeks Staff Level III for Distribution Grid Modelling and Analytics to advance planning and operations through data-driven methods and AI-enabled tools.

The role focuses on modelling, simulation, and analytics for distribution systems, with experience in multiple modelling tools and data sources, applying AI approaches to improve grid readiness and DER integration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Make significant contributions to advanced modelling, simulation, and analytics projects.
• Conduct independent research activities with guidance and contributes to development of new tools, methodologies, and research approaches to address industry challenges.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and applications through analytical and field-based studies.
• Contribute to technical publications, conference papers, webinars, and industry presentations.
• Support proposal development and strategic research planning activities.
• Engage with utility members to identify challenges, transfer research outcomes, and support technology adoption.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of AI-enabled tools and analytics applications for utility planning and operations.
• Develop and apply repeatable processes for measurement data cleaning, quality assessment, and integration.
• Conduct model verification and validation activities using utility measurement data.
• Assess the applicability, limitations, and performance of emerging AI technologies within utility environments.

Skills

Power system modelling

Python

C#

Delphi

Java

AI/ML

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with Power System emphasis

Tools

OpenDSS

CYME

Synergi

Milsoft

PowerFactory

EMTP

PSCAD

Job description

Electric Power Research Institute in Dublin, Ireland, seeks Staff Level III for Distribution Grid Modelling and Analytics to advance planning and operations through data-driven methods and AI-enabled tools.

The role focuses on modelling, simulation, and analytics for distribution systems, with experience in multiple modelling tools and data sources, applying AI approaches to improve grid readiness and DER integration.