Overhead Transmission Engineer: Hands-On Grid Innovation

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI) invites an Overhead Transmission Engineer to advance practical design and reliability through hands-on testing and full-scale experiments in Charlotte, NC.

You’ll apply fundamental engineering to solve grid challenges, lead applied research, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with global utility partners. You’ll also use PLS-CADD and modern modeling tools, present findings at conferences, and contribute to industry standards and testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 4+ years of experience in transmission engineering or related field.
• Hands-on proficiency with PLS-CADD or equivalent software.
• Proven track record leading technical projects from concept to completion.
• Excellent technical writing and cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Innovate & solve complex grid reliability challenges.
• Lead applied research translating physics into practical guidelines.
• Drive technical excellence using PLS-CADD and modeling tools.
• Manage high-impact multi-disciplinary projects with budgets and timelines.
• Present findings at conferences and publish technical papers.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams.
• Leverage AI and modern tools to accelerate data analysis.

Skills

4+ years experience

Overhead transmission line design

PLS-CADD proficiency

Project leadership

Technical writing

Travel willingness

Industry groups involvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI) invites an Overhead Transmission Engineer to advance practical design and reliability through hands-on testing and full-scale experiments in Charlotte, NC.

You’ll apply fundamental engineering to solve grid challenges, lead applied research, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with global utility partners. You’ll also use PLS-CADD and modern modeling tools, present findings at conferences, and contribute to industry standards and testing