Measurement-Based Grid Monitoring Analytics and Control – Staff Level III (Fully Remote)

EPRI; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

STD/LTD

Paid family leave

Life and accident insurance

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

EPRI is seeking a Ph.D.-level researcher to lead advanced power systems analysis within the Transmission Operations and Planning R&D program. You will develop real-time tools for oscillation management, inertia estimation, and robust simulations addressing inverter-based resources.

You will collaborate with research leads and industry members, delivering technical reports and supporting business development while meeting multi-project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in electrical or computer engineering with focus on power systems.
• Expertise in dynamics, stability and control of power systems.
• Proficiency in Python, Matlab or C++ for research tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods and software tools for real-time system operations, including oscillations management and inertia estimation.
• Conduct modeling and simulation of large-scale power systems with inverter-based resources and prepare technical reports.
• Support real-time simulator and hardware-in-the-loop implementations.

Skills

Power systems dynamics

Stability analysis

Synchrophasor applications

Python

Matlab

C++

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering with focus on power systems

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

Job description

• Perform complex analysis and formulate technical approaches for EPRI's Transmission Operations and Planning R&D projects.
• Assist technical research leads with minimal supervision and engage with industry members in a supervised capacity.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop methods and software tools for real-time system operations, including oscillations management and inertia estimation.
• Conduct modeling and simulation of large-scale power systems with inverter-based resources, prepare technical reports, and support business development.
• Support real-time simulator and hardware-in-the-loop implementations.

Ideal Candidate:

• Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering with focus on power systems.
• Expertise in power system dynamics, stability, control, synchrophasor applications, and simulation tools like PSS/E and PSCAD.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Matlab, or C++, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Annual salary range of $85,000 to $95,000 USD, eligible for EPRI's annual incentive program.
• Standard benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD, paid family leave, life and accident insurance, and flexible paid time off.

EPRI

EPRI provides thought leadership, industry expertise, and collaborative value to help the electricity sector identify issues, technology gaps, and broader needs through effective research and development programs. As a large research organization, EPRI fosters a collaborative, innovative culture working with industry members to shape the future of energy.