Staff Grid Modelling & Analytics Lead (DER & AI)

EPRI; Dublin; On-site; EUR 64,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

EPRI is seeking a Staff Level III researcher in Dublin to advance distribution grid modelling, analytics, and AI-enabled planning tools. You will work on data-driven methods, integrate DER considerations, and apply modern analytics to improve planning, resilience, and operation of electric grids.

The role emphasizes collaboration across utilities, vendors, and researchers, with opportunities to publish findings and contribute to tool development and deployment in real-world settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required.
• Preferred MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with Power System emphasis.
• Minimum 2-3 years of engineering, utility, research, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently contribute to multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex engineering and scientific research with limited supervision.
• Collaborates with utilities, technology vendors, industry stakeholders, and EPRI researchers.
• Makes significant contributions to advanced modelling, simulation, and analytics projects.
• Conducts independent research activities and develops new tools, methods, and approaches.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and applications through analytical and field-based studies.
• Contribute to technical publications, webinars, and industry presentations.
• Support proposal development and strategic research planning.
• Engage with utility members to identify challenges and transfer outcomes.
• Develop AI-enabled tools and analytics applications for utility planning and operations.
• Develop measurement data cleaning, quality assessment, and integration processes.
• Conduct model verification and validation using utility data.

Skills

Power systems fundamentals

Python

C#

Delphi

Java

AI/ML concepts

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

OpenDSS

CYME

Synergi

Milsoft

PowerFactory

EMTP

PSCAD

Job description

EPRI is seeking a Staff Level III researcher in Dublin to advance distribution grid modelling, analytics, and AI-enabled planning tools. You will work on data-driven methods, integrate DER considerations, and apply modern analytics to improve planning, resilience, and operation of electric grids.

The role emphasizes collaboration across utilities, vendors, and researchers, with opportunities to publish findings and contribute to tool development and deployment in real-world settings.