Senior Overhead Distribution Engineering Lead

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.; Charlotte, Lenox, New York (NC, MA, NY); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Employee benefits package (medical, …)

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. seeks an Overhead DistributionTechnical Leader II to guide research on overhead electric distribution systems.

The role demands strong technical judgment and ongoing learning, with work spanning laboratory and field activities and collaboration with utilities, manufacturers, and universities. The candidate will lead technical projects, expand the research portfolio, and coordinate with members to identify new opportunities, while traveling for hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related engineering discipline required.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering, testing, research, or utility industry experience.
• Familiarity with utility distribution infrastructure.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects and shape overhead distribution research portfolio.
• Identify and develop new research opportunities with utility members.
• Coordinate with utilities, manufacturers, labs, and academia to translate results into practice.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee project milestones and budgets.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. seeks an Overhead DistributionTechnical Leader II to guide research on overhead electric distribution systems.

The role demands strong technical judgment and ongoing learning, with work spanning laboratory and field activities and collaboration with utilities, manufacturers, and universities. The candidate will lead technical projects, expand the research portfolio, and coordinate with members to identify new opportunities, while traveling for hands-on