Measurement-Based Grid Monitoring Analytics and Control Engineer – Staff Level III

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible vacation

Job summary

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. seeks a Ph.D.-level researcher to advance measurement-based grid monitoring, analytics, and modeling for transmission operations.

The role emphasizes developing tools for synchrophasor applications and conducting large-scale power-system simulations to support reliable operation and planning of modern grids. You will publish technical results for EPRI members, collaborate with industry partners, and contribute to hardware-in-the-loop testing and real-time

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems preferred.
• Experience with power system dynamics, stability, and control.
• Expertise in synchrophasor technology and grid applications.
• Experience with PSSE and PSCAD.
• Knowledge of inverter-based resources and power-electronic-interfaced technologies.
• Familiarity with real-time simulation platforms and hardware-in-the-loop methodologies.
• Strong programming abilities in Python, MATLAB, and C++.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced methods and software tools for synchrophasor-based real-time transmission operations.
• Model, simulate, and analyze large-scale power systems with high inverter-based resource penetration.
• Perform electromechanical dynamics using PSSE and electromagnetic transient simulations with PSCAD.
• Analyze field-recorded data and support investigations of events and disturbances.
• Review literature and assess evolving technologies in wide-area monitoring and control.
• Develop real-time simulation and hardware-in-the-loop configurations.
• Create software applications and automation tools for power-system analytics and research.
• Prepare technical reports, journal papers, and conference deliverables for stakeholders.
• Support needs assessment, proposals, and planning for future research.
• Present findings at industry meetings, conferences, and EPRI events.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams while delivering high-quality work.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Skills

Power systems dynamics

Stability analysis

Control theory

Synchrophasor technology

PSSE

PSCAD

Inverter-based resources

Real-time simulation

Python

MATLAB

C++

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Independent work

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

HIL

Python

MATLAB

C++

Job description

## Job SummaryThis position within EPRI's Transmission Operations and Planning R&D group focused on measurement-based grid monitoring, analytics, control, modeling, and simulation. The successful candidate will contribute to research and development projects that support the reliable operation and planning of modern power systems with increasing integration of inverter-based resources and advanced monitoring technologies. Working with minimal direction and supervision, the candidate will perform complex technical analyses, formulate research approaches, conduct modeling and simulation studies, develop analytical methods and software tools, prepare technical publications and reports, support proposal development activities, and present technical results to internal and external audiences. The candidate will support technical research leads and engage in supervised interactions with EPRI members, industry stakeholders, and research partners. This role requires creativity, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to apply advanced technical expertise to solve challenging power system problems. ## Key ResponsibilitiesThe candidate will:* Develop advanced methods, algorithms, and software tools for synchrophasor-based applications supporting real-time transmission system operations, including oscillation monitoring and control, inertia estimation, situational awareness, and wide-area monitoring applications.* Conduct modeling, simulation, and analysis of large-scale power systems with high penetrations of inverter-based resources and emerging load technologies.* Perform power system dynamic studies using electromechanical simulation tools such as PSSE and electromagnetic transients simulation tools such as PSCAD.* Analyze field-recorded measurement data and support event, disturbance, and post-contingency investigations using advanced analytical techniques.* Conduct technical literature reviews and assess state-of-the-art and emerging technologies related to wide-area monitoring, protection, and control systems.* Support the development, configuration, and execution of real-time simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing environments.* Develop software applications and automation tools to support power system analytics, modeling, and research activities.* Prepare technical reports, journal papers, conference papers, presentations, and research deliverables for EPRI members and stakeholders.* Support technical research leads in assessing member needs, developing technical approaches, preparing proposals, and planning future research activities.* Present technical work at industry meetings, conferences, technical workshops, and EPRI events.* Collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary research teams while maintaining the ability to execute technical work independently.* Manage multiple project assignments and technical deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables. ## Education and Experience* Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field with a concentration in power systems preferred.* Master's degree with relevant industry and research experience may be considered.* Experience conducting research, modeling, and simulation studies related to power system dynamics, stability, and control. ## Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities* Strong expertise in power system dynamics, stability analysis, and control.* Demonstrated expertise in synchrophasor technology, measurement systems, and associated grid applications.* Experience with electromechanical dynamics simulation platforms, preferably PSSE.* Experience with electromagnetic transient simulation platforms, preferably PSCAD.* Knowledge of modeling and analysis of inverter-based resources and power-electronic-interfaced technologies.* Familiarity with real-time simulation platforms and hardware-in-the-loop methodologies.* Strong programming capabilities, preferably including Python, MATLAB, and C++.* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and presentation skills.* Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within collaborative technical teams.* Demonstrated capability to manage multiple technical priorities and project deliverables.* Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.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).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/DisabledTogether . . . Shaping the Future of Energy.www.epri.com