Engineer/Staff Level IV – Transmission system analysis, stability studies and EMT modeling

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

STD/LTD and paid family leave

Life and accident insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. in Knoxville, TN, with Remote/Home Based options, seeks an Engineer/Staff Level IV to advance grid modeling and stability studies focused on inverter-based resources and large load analysis.

The role emphasizes research in complex power systems, strong programming in Python and C, and collaboration with project teams to deliver high-impact results in a flexible environment.

Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering required; PhD in power systems preferred.
• Strong background in control theory and stability analysis.
• Experience with EMT/EMT modeling and simulation tools.
• Familiarity with wind/solar inverter modeling and integration.
• Proficient in Python and Matlab programming.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct transmission system analysis and stability studies for grid projects.
• Develop and validate EMT models for inverters and loads.
• Use PSCAD/EMTP and PSS/E/PSLF for simulations and studies.
• Collaborate with R&D teams on high-impact projects.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings with limited supervision.
• Support RTDS/UDM development for renewable integration and microgrids.

Skills

Power systems

Control theory

Stability analysis

EMT modeling

PSCAD/EMTP

PSS/E PSLF

Python

C

Technical writing

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Power Systems

Tools

PSCAD

EMTP

PSS/E

PSLF

Matlab

Python

Job description

Engineer/Staff Level IV – Transmission system analysis, stability studies and EMT modeling

Location: Knoxville, TN, Remote/Home Based

Job Summary and Description

Job Summary: This is a staff level IV position for an Engineer to support R&D projects related to grid modeling and stability analysis with high levels of inverter based renewable resources and large load analysis. The candidate will conduct research in complex, high impact technical or scientific fields.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Electrical engineering with emphasis on power systems
• Strong experience with control system theory and analysis
• Strong experience with power system stability analysis, especially small signal stability analysis and frequency spectrum analysis
• Familiarity with wind/solar inverter modeling, both in EMT domain and RMS domain
• Familiarity with generic models of inverters and loads
• Strong experience with electromagnetic transients simulation tools (preferably PSCAD and EMTP)
• Strong experience with electromechanical dynamics simulation tools (preferably PSS/E and PSLF)
• Strong programming skills (preferably in Python and C)
• Strong technical writing skills and works on technical activities with limited direct supervision
• Conducts technical searches and analyzes information in support of the project team
• Experience with Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS), and User Defined Model (UDM) development to support renewable energy integration, microgrid design, data center interconnection

Qualifications

MS in Electrical Engineering

Ideal Candidate: Electrical engineer with PhD degree with emphasis on power systems

• Strong experience with control system theory and analysis
• Familiarity with wind/solar inverter modeling and simulation will be considered a plus
• Strong experience with electromagnetic transient simulation tools (preferably PSCAD and EMTP)
• Strong experience with electromechanical dynamics simulation tools (preferably PSS/E and PSLF)
• Strong programming skills (preferably in Python and Matlab)
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills

Salary Range

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.

Benefits

• 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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