REQ-4107 Engineer Staff Level IV Transmission system analysis, stability studies and EMT modeling

EPRI; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

EPRI is seeking an Engineer at staff level IV to support research and development in grid modeling, stability analysis, and EMT modeling for transmission systems in Knoxville, TN. The role involves working with inverter-based renewables, large load analysis, and high-level algorithm development.

Ideal candidates hold an MS (or PhD) in Electrical Engineering with strong hands-on experience in PSCAD/EMTP, PSS/E/PSLF, and programming in Python or MATLAB.

Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering (required).
• PhD in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on power systems is a plus.
• Experience with power system stability analysis and small-signal analysis required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze power systems with emphasis on stability and EMT modeling.
• Perform grid modeling and stability studies for high renewables penetration.
• Develop and validate RTDS/UDEM models and simulations.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Control theory

Python

MATLAB

C

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSCAD

EMTP

PSS/E

PSLF

RTDS

MATLAB

Job description

Job Title:

Engineer/Staff Level IV - Transmission system analysis, stability studies and EMT modeling

Location:

Knoxville, TN

Remote/Home-Based

Job Summary and Description:

This is a staff level IV 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 large 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.
• Experience with Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS), and User Defined Model (UDM) development to support renewable energy integration, microgrid design, data center interconnection.

Qualifications:

• MS in Electrical Engineering

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 $95,000 USD to $105,000 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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