Senior Power Systems Research Engineer

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Utah, Utah Smart Energy Laboratory (U‑Smart), seeks a Senior Power Systems Research Engineer to lead research on power systems operation, planning, and resilience with data center integration. You will conduct modeling, simulations, and mentoring within a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities include publishing findings, presenting at conferences, coordinating with industry partners, and managing project deliverables to advance grid resilience and energy

Formación

• Ph.D. or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in power systems modeling and analysis.
• Strong data analysis and ML techniques background.
• Publications in peer‑reviewed journals or conferences.

Responsabilidades

• Power Systems Analysis and Modeling: develop and apply advanced models and simulations for reliability and resilience with data center integration.
• Publications and Reporting: prepare technical reports and papers for dissemination at conferences.
• Mentoring: guide junior researchers, graduate students, and interns.
• Collaboration and Project Management: work with industry partners and stakeholders, manage projects and deliverables.

Conocimientos

Power systems analysis

Data analysis

AI and ML

Communication skills

Educación

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering/Industrial Engineering/CS or related

Herramientas

Power systems modeling tools

Descripción del empleo

Senior Power Systems Research Engineer

Job Summary

Overview The Utah Smart Energy Laboratory (U-Smart) at the University ofUtah has an immediate opening for a Senior Power Systems ResearchAssociate. This position will be responsible for leading research,development and demonstration projects on power systems operation,planning, and resilience, with large-scale data center integration.This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge powergrid innovations that will shape the future of the field.

Responsibilities

• Power Systems Analysis and Modeling: Developand apply advanced power systems models and simulations to assessthe performance, flexibility, reliability and resilience of powersystems, considering the integration of large-scale data centers,and scenarios such as integration with energy storage anddistributed energy resources, various level of adoption and impactsof extreme weather events.
• Publications and Reporting: Prepare technicalreports, papers, and presentations to communicate the findings andinsights. Publish in relevant venues and present atconferences.
• Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship tojunior researchers, graduate students, and interns working onrelevant projects at the University of Utah.
• Collaboration and Project Management:Collaborate with industry partners, government agencies, and otherstakeholders to advance research and innovation on grid resilience.Manage projects, write reports and deliverables ad needed for thesuccess of the projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering,Computer Science, or a related field OR an equivalent combinationof education and experience.
• Prior experience in power systems modeling and analysis, andstrong background on data analysis, AI and ML techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals andpresentations at conferences.
• Ability to work effectively on large projects in acollaborative, interdisciplinary research environment.

Requisition Number: PRN46328B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Department: 00065 - Elect & Computer Engineering

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: 95000 to 120000

Close Date: 03/31/2027