Critical Power and Electromagnetic Threats Simulation and Data Analyst

EPRI; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

EPRI in Knoxville, TN seeks a senior Power Systems Simulation and Data Analyst to lead advanced analyses across projects. The role requires designing and implementing simulations, performing time- and frequency-domain studies, and providing technical leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems emphasis, strong coding skills (Python, MATLAB, C++), and the ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years of R&D project experience at a national lab, research institute, and/or utility.
• Experience designing complex simulations across multiple platforms and post‑processing datasets.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system analysis (time-domain and frequency-domain).
• Design, implement, and test novel analytics and simulation capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple projects and teams.
• Manage medium-to-large projects including budgets and resources.
• Communicate strategies and results to program members, clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Python

MATLAB

C++

Data analysis

Communication

Independent contributor

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EMTP-RV

PowerWorld

PSS/E

OpenDSS

Job description

Job Title

Critical Power and Electromagnetic Threats – Simulation and Data Analyst

Location

Knoxville, TN

Job Summary and Description

The position is for a senior level engineer with expertise in power system simulation, data analysis, and design. The candidate will provide technical support and leadership across multiple projects within the Critical Power & Electromagnetic Threats Program and must be U.S. citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Applicants with active security clearance are preferred.

Tasks and Roles

• Perform power system analysis (time-domain and frequency domain) using software tools like EMTP-RV, PowerWorld, PSS/E OpenDSS, etc.
• Design, implement, and test novel analytics and simulation capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership through collaboration with a diverse team of subject‑matter experts and junior staff.
• Provide engineering support and solutions to technical challenges that arise daily over a broad range of electrical engineering topics.
• Manage medium‑to‑large‑scale projects, including budgets and resources.
• Communicate strategies and results, written and verbal, to program members, clients and external stakeholders through guidelines, reports, meetings, webcasts, workshops, and conferences.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 10 or more years of R&D project experience at a national laboratory, research institute, and/or utility.
• Knowledge and experience applying computational methods used to analyze, plan and operate electrical power systems.
• Experience designing and implementing complex simulations across multiple platforms, including the effective post‑process of the resulting datasets.
• Excellent communication with customers and staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Shows maturity of technical expertise and assumes responsibility for achieving highly specialized technical objectives.
• Self‑motivated individual contributor capable of working independently and effectively as part of a team.

Ideal Candidate

• MS and/or PhD in Electrical Engineering with Power System emphasis.
• Experience developing asset models and building, validating, and applying network models for a range of power system analyses.
• Experience with software coding (Python, MATLAB, Delphi, C++, etc.).
• Knowledge of AI/ML and potential applications in power systems research.
• Ability to recognize strategic issues and projects and build collaborative and successfully complete projects
• Active TS or Q security clearance with SCI eligibility

Salary

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.

Incentive Program

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.

Benefits

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).

Equal Opportunity

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/Disabled

Company Culture

Together . . . Shaping the Future of Energy.

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