Grid Planning Tech Lead — Automation & AI Workflows

EPRI; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k plan

Job summary

EPRI is seeking a Technical Leader I to conduct high-impact research in transmission planning and grid analysis at locations in Charlotte, NC and Knoxville, TN. You will design studies, apply advanced planning frameworks, and develop intelligent workflows with automation to support utility and ISO/RTO stakeholders.

The role emphasizes independent work, collaboration across teams, and developing technical recommendations while mentoring junior staff; a technical bachelor’s degree is required and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required.
• Experience with transmission planning or related domains.
• Proficiency in Python for automation.

Responsibilities

• Conducts independent technical activities with minimal supervision.
• Develops Python-based automation for planning studies.
• Applies power system simulation and probabilistic methods.
• Communicates methods and results to stakeholders.
• Supports project and proposal activities.

Skills

Power system analysis

Python programming

Transmission planning

Research & analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Power system simulation tools

Job description

EPRI is seeking a Technical Leader I to conduct high-impact research in transmission planning and grid analysis at locations in Charlotte, NC and Knoxville, TN. You will design studies, apply advanced planning frameworks, and develop intelligent workflows with automation to support utility and ISO/RTO stakeholders.

The role emphasizes independent work, collaboration across teams, and developing technical recommendations while mentoring junior staff; a technical bachelor’s degree is required and