REQ-3959 Transmission System Analysis & EMT Modeling Staff/Level III

EPRI; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EPRI in Knoxville, Tennessee, seeks a Staff Level III Engineer to support R&D on grid modeling and stability analysis in inverter-rich renewables. You will conduct research in high-impact technical fields and contribute to advanced solutions.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in power systems, excel in control theory, EMT tools (PSCAD/EMTP) and PSLF/PSS/E, and are proficient in Python and Matlab, with strong writing and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in electrical engineering with emphasis on power systems.
• Strong experience with control theory & analysis.
• Proficiency with PSCAD/EMTP and PSS/E/PSLF.
• Programming in Python and Matlab is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in grid modeling and stability analysis for renewables.
• Develop technical solutions to complex power system problems.
• Lead research initiatives in electromagnetics transient phenomena.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to project teams.

Skills

Power systems

Control theory & analysis

Inverter modeling & simulation

EMT tools PSCAD/EMTP

EM dynamics tools PSLF/PSS/E

Programming: Python & Matlab

Technical writing & presentation

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSCAD

EMTP

PSS/E

PSLF

Job description

Job Summary and Description:

This is a Staff Level III position for an Engineer to support R&D projects related to grid modeling and stability analysis with high levels of inverter based renewable resources and load analysis.The candidate will conduct research in complex, high impact technical or scientific fields.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Electrical engineering with emphasis on power systems
• Strong experience with control system theory and analysis
• Strong experience with power system stability analysis, especially small signal stability analysis and frequency spectrum analysis
• Familiarity with wind/solar inverter modeling, both in EMT domain and RMS domain,
• Familiarity with generic models of inverters and loads
• Strong experience with electromagnetic transients simulation tools (preferably PSCAD and EMTP)
• Strong experience with electromechanical dynamics simulation tools (preferably PSS/E and PSLF)
• Strong programming skills (preferably in Python and C)
• Strong technical writing skills and works on technical activities with limited direct supervision.
• Conducts technical searches and analyzes information in support of the project team.
• Demonstrates responsibility for highly specialized technical objectives or problems where the relationships between cause and effect are difficult to establish and little or no precedence exists, and the use of creative and imaginative thinking is required.
• Applies technical expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Develops technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Have the potential to lead research initiatives in electromagnetics transient phenomena, focusing on renewables such as wind and solar energy systems and load.

Ideal Candidate:

• Electrical engineer with PhD degree with emphasis on power systems
• Strong experience with control system theory and analysis
• Familiarity with wind/solar inverter modeling and simulation will be considered a plus
• Strong experience with electromagnetic transient simulation tools (preferably PSCAD and EMTP)
• Strong experience with electromechanical dynamics simulation tools (preferably PSS/E and PSLF)
• Strong programming skills (preferably in Python and Matlab)
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills

The salary range for this position is $92,500 USD to $100,000 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).

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• Electrical engineer with PhD degree with emphasis on power systems
• Strong experience with control system theory and analysis
• Familiarity with wind/solar inverter modeling and simulation will be considered a plus
• Strong experience with electromagnetic transient simulation tools (preferably PSCAD and EMTP)
• Strong experience with electromechanical dynamics simulation tools (preferably PSS/E and PSLF)
• Strong programming skills (preferably in Python and Matlab)
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills