Overhead Distribution Lead (Research & Reliability)

EPRI; Lenox (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

EPRI in Charlotte, NC and Lenox, MA seeks a Distribution Infrastructure Technical Leader II to drive testing, evaluation, and analysis of overhead distribution systems and related assets. You will design experiments, collect data, interpret results, and communicate findings to engineers, utilities, and industry stakeholders to improve reliability and resilience.

This role supports asset management programs, inspection methods, and emerging technologies, with collaboration across teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 6–8 years of relevant engineering, testing, research, or utility industry experience.
• Familiarity with utility distribution infrastructure and associated equipment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the testing and performance evaluation of overhead distribution system components, including poles, conductors, and related infrastructure.
• Develop, assemble, and execute experimental test setups to support research objectives and project goals.
• Collect, validate, and interpret testing data to assess equipment performance and reliability.
• Analyze material performance, aging characteristics, and degradation mechanisms affecting utility assets.
• Investigate asset condition, failure trends, and reliability concerns to support utility decision-making.
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to solve technical challenges associated with distribution infrastructure.
• Support the development and evaluation of inspection methodologies for utility assets.
• Participate in asset condition assessments and reliability studies focused on distribution system equipment.
• Assist in identifying best practices and emerging technologies to enhance asset management programs.
• Prepare technical reports, research documentation, and project deliverables.
• Present technical findings to project teams, utility members, and industry stakeholders as appropriate.
• Contribute to technical papers, presentations, and client-facing communications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering

Job description

EPRI in Charlotte, NC and Lenox, MA seeks a Distribution Infrastructure Technical Leader II to drive testing, evaluation, and analysis of overhead distribution systems and related assets. You will design experiments, collect data, interpret results, and communicate findings to engineers, utilities, and industry stakeholders to improve reliability and resilience.

This role supports asset management programs, inspection methods, and emerging technologies, with collaboration across teams and