Principal AI & Grid Intelligence Research Leader

Schneider Electric; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 117,600 - 176,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible work arrangements

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

Schneider Electric in the United States seeks a Principal Research Lead for AI & Grid Intelligence to drive research at the intersection of AI, analytics, and energy systems. You will shape strategic insights, develop executive guidance, and deliver external thought leadership across Power & Grid and Digital Grid domains.

This role emphasizes leadership in AI applications for grid modernization, distributed energy resources, and electrification, with a focus on industry engagement and strategic

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years in AI/analytics/energy systems or related fields.
• Proven track record applying AI to energy, utility, or grid challenges.
• Ability to connect technical findings to business strategies and market implications.

Responsibilities

• Lead Grid Intelligence research on digital grid transformation and DER orchestration.
• Lead AI for energy systems to assess ML, generative AI, and optimization impacts on operations and decarbonization.
• Lead future energy scenarios on electrification and energy management.
• Support analytical tooling by prototyping AI tools and methodologies.
• Support technology assessment for AI, digital twins, and grid platforms.

Skills

AI & Advanced Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Energy systems

Education

Masters or PhD in Data Science/AI/CS/Statistics

Tools

Python

Machine Learning frameworks

Job description

Schneider Electric in the United States seeks a Principal Research Lead for AI & Grid Intelligence to drive research at the intersection of AI, analytics, and energy systems. You will shape strategic insights, develop executive guidance, and deliver external thought leadership across Power & Grid and Digital Grid domains.

This role emphasizes leadership in AI applications for grid modernization, distributed energy resources, and electrification, with a focus on industry engagement and strategic