AI Software Applications Lead for Power Systems

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. is seeking an AI Software Applications Lead for Power Systems to drive strategy and architecture for AI-native software across transmission operations and planning.

Based in Charlotte, NC with home-office flexibility, you will lead a team of researchers and developers in building scalable AI solutions. The role requires strong Python, Kubernetes, Azure, and HPC experience, plus expertise in vector search, embeddings, and advanced AI pipelines.

Qualifications

• Master or Phd. Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering with emphasis on AI applications for Power Systems.
• 3+ years in AI development, with focus on power system applications.
• Expertise in Query Orchestration for complex AI pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of RAG architectures for AI-powered search.
• Hands-on experience with Azure and HPC platforms.
• Proficiency in vector search, embeddings, and hybrid retrieval techniques.
• Experience with Kubernetes (AKS) and containerized deployments.
• Strong Python development skills for AI pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and Leadership: Collaborate with EPRI leaders to develop strategy for AI-native software applications for power systems.
• Architect & Deploy AI Solutions: Design, architect and build AI-native software applications to meet EPRI research leader objectives.
• Work with EPRI IT infrastructure to maximise and optimise resources for solutions.
• Architect, develop, test, and deploy frameworks for advanced power system data and simulation visualization for Transmission Operations and Planning applications, and support the development of a strategy for leveraging these capabilities across other sectors.
• Architect, develop, test and deploy agentic frameworks for interaction between users and EPRI power system software.
• Architect, develop, test and deploy a framework for testing, modification and validation of use of AI in the energy sector and critical infrastructure.
• This includes developing guardrails for agentic workflows, in partnership with the EPRI cyber security team.
• Explore the landscape of new and emerging technologies that may be appropriate for EPRI AI and software applications.
• Test and develop as appropriate.
• Lead a technical product team(s) of researchers and software developers in EPRI to achieve outcomes, including directing work and support.

Skills

AI development

Query orchestration

RAG architectures

Python development

Vector search

Embeddings

Hybrid retrieval

Kubernetes

Containerization

Azure cloud

HPC

Education

Master or PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering (AI for Power Systems)

Tools

AKS

Azure

Job description

Job Title: AI Software Applications Lead for Power Systems Location: Charlotte, NC, North Carolina Home Office

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy and Leadership: Collaborate with EPRI leaders to develop strategy for AI-native software applications for power systems.
• Architect & Deploy AI Solutions: Design, architect and build AI-native software applications to meet EPRI research leader objectives.
• Work with EPRI IT infrastructure to maximise and optimise resources for solutions.
• Architect, develop, test, and deploy frameworks for advanced power system data and simulation visualization for Transmission Operations and Planning applications, and support the development of a strategy for leveraging these capabilities across other sectors.
• Architect, develop, test and deploy agentic frameworks for interaction between users and EPRI power system software.
• Architect, develop, test and deploy a framework for testing, modification and validation of use of AI in the energy sector and critical infrastructure.
• This includes developing guardrails for agentic workflows, in partnership with the EPRI cyber security team.
• Explore the landscape of new and emerging technologies that may be appropriate for EPRI AI and software applications.
• Test and develop as appropriate.
• This may or not encompass direct partnerships with technology providers.
• Lead a technical product team(s) of researchers and software developers in EPRI to achieve outcomes, including directing work and support.
• This may or may not involve direct people management responsibilities depending on preference.

Required Skills & Experience

• Master or Phd. Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering with emphasis on AI applications for Power Systems.
• 3+ years in AI development, with focus on power system applications.
• Expertise in Query Orchestration for complex AI pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of RAG architectures for AI-powered search.
• Hands-on experience with Azure and HPC platforms.
• Proficiency in vector search, embeddings, and hybrid retrieval techniques.
• Experience with Kubernetes (AKS) and containerized deployments.
• Strong Python development skills for AI pipelines.

The salary range for this position is $0 USD to $0 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).

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EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled Together . . . Shaping the Future of Energy. www.epri.com Together Shaping the Future of Energy EPRI provides thought leadership, industry expertise, and collaborative value to help the electricity sector identify issues, technology gaps, and broader needs that can be addressed through effective research and development programs for the benefit of society.