Senior Technical Leader — R&D & Digital Innovation

EPRI; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

EPRI, a leading R&D organization, seeks a Senior Technical Leader IV in Charlotte, with deep expertise in research-to-product translation and multidisciplinary leadership. You will guide complex initiatives, shape product roadmaps, and mentor teams across programs to deliver scalable, technology-driven solutions.

The role emphasizes advancing digital and data-enabled research methods, maintaining high technical standards, and collaborating with members, academia, and industry to translate

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and 15+ years of progressively responsible R&D/engineering experience.
• Recognized subject matter expertise and technical credibility in one or more relevant fields.
• Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary research or technology-development initiatives with substantial independence.
• Ability to translate research, data, models, or emerging technologies into practical applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-impact R&D and technology-development initiatives including EPRI VantagePoint requiring significant technical judgment and collaboration.
• Define technical strategies and roadmaps for research-derived products aligned with member needs and market opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to researchers and technical staff; maintain technical rigor in transitioning results to practical solutions.
• Represent EPRI in industry forums, workshops, and collaborative initiatives; communicate complex strategies to technical and nontechnical audiences.

Skills

R&D leadership

Technical credibility

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Advanced degree in science/engineering

Job description

EPRI, a leading R&D organization, seeks a Senior Technical Leader IV in Charlotte, with deep expertise in research-to-product translation and multidisciplinary leadership. You will guide complex initiatives, shape product roadmaps, and mentor teams across programs to deliver scalable, technology-driven solutions.

The role emphasizes advancing digital and data-enabled research methods, maintaining high technical standards, and collaborating with members, academia, and industry to translate