Senior Technical Leader - Underground Transmission

EPRI; Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Employee benefits

Job summary

EPRI’s Underground Transmission Program seeks an experienced Underground Transmission Technical Leader to provide subject matter expertise and lead research on cables and accessories across the asset lifecycle, including design, operation, aging, diagnostics, and end-of-life considerations.

The role requires independent leadership, ability to shape research direction, engage member utilities and industry partners, and translate complex findings into actionable guidance for the electric power

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of underground transmission cable design, installation, operation, maintenance, diagnostics, condition assessment, aging, failure analysis, and end-of-life planning.
• Experience working with utilities, manufacturers, laboratories, or research organizations on underground transmission or related high-voltage infrastructure topics.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze technical information, interpret data, synthesize industry practices, and develop clear written recommendations.
• Strong communication skills, including presenting to technical and non-technical audiences and representing EPRI in industry forums.
• Experience leading or managing technical projects with cross-functional teams and timely delivery of outputs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to applied research projects addressing underground transmission cable systems, accessories, ratings, installation practices, condition assessment, aging mechanisms, and reliability performance.
• Provide technical direction to project teams, contractors, and collaborating researchers to ensure research activities are technically sound and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Develop and review technical reports, research summaries, presentations, specifications, and guidance documents for underground transmission assets.
• Analyze technical data, field experience, inspection results, testing outcomes, and forensic findings to identify actionable insights for utilities.
• Engage with EPRI members, utilities, manufacturers, laboratories, and other stakeholders to identify research needs and communicate results.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred

Job description

EPRI’s Underground Transmission Program seeks an experienced Underground Transmission Technical Leader to provide subject matter expertise and lead research on cables and accessories across the asset lifecycle, including design, operation, aging, diagnostics, and end-of-life considerations.

The role requires independent leadership, ability to shape research direction, engage member utilities and industry partners, and translate complex findings into actionable guidance for the electric power