Senior Grid Modeling & Analytics Engineer

EPRI; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

EPRI’s Knoxville-based Distribution Operations and Planning team seeks an Engineer Staff III to advance distribution system modeling, data-driven analytics, and AI-enabled tools. You will apply power system theory with data-driven methods, using AMI/SCADA data, and collaborate with utilities to translate research into practical grid solutions.

The role emphasizes developing scalable modeling tools, validating models with real data, and contributing to publications, while supporting research

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of power system fundamentals, distribution systems.
• Experience developing software tools and analytical applications (Python, C#, Delphi, Java).
• Experience with distribution system model development, validation, and verification.
• Experience cleaning and utilizing utility measurement data from AMI, SCADA, and other sources.
• Proven ability to conduct power systems analytical studies focusing on distribution modeling and simulation.
• Experience with OpenDSS, CYME, Synergi, Milsoft, PowerFactory.
• Familiarity with AI, ML, or analytics; knowledge of TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn is desirable.
• Experience modeling high penetrations of DER and electrification technologies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to advanced modeling, simulation, and analytics projects.
• Undertake independent research and help develop new tools and methodologies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies through analytical and field studies.
• Support publications, webinars, and technical presentations.
• Assist in proposal development and strategic research planning.
• Engage with utility members to identify challenges and transfer results.
• Develop AI-enabled tools for utility planning and operations.
• Clean, quality-check, and integrate measurement data.
• Verify and validate models using utility data.
• Assess applicability and limitations of AI in utility environments.

Skills

Power systems fundamentals

Software development

Python

C#

Delphi

Java

AMI/SCADA data handling

AI/ML techniques

DER modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

2–3 years relevant experience

Tools

OpenDSS

CYME

Synergi

Milsoft

PowerFactory

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-Learn

Job description

EPRI’s Knoxville-based Distribution Operations and Planning team seeks an Engineer Staff III to advance distribution system modeling, data-driven analytics, and AI-enabled tools. You will apply power system theory with data-driven methods, using AMI/SCADA data, and collaborate with utilities to translate research into practical grid solutions.

The role emphasizes developing scalable modeling tools, validating models with real data, and contributing to publications, while supporting research