Senior Underground Transmission Technical Lead

EPRI; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Comprehensive benefits: medical,Dental

Paid time off

Job summary

EPRI’s Underground Transmission Program in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Underground Transmission Technical Leader to guide research on cable systems, accessories, and lifecycle management across design, operation, aging and end-of-life considerations.

You will lead cross-functional teams, engage utilities and industry partners, translate findings into actionable guidance, and influence the program direction while delivering high-quality outputs and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of relevant experience in power transmission, with underground transmission experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of underground transmission cable design, installation, operation, maintenance, diagnostics, aging, end-of-life planning.
• Experience engaging utilities, manufacturers, laboratories, or researchers on underground transmission topics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to applied research projects on underground transmission cable systems and accessories.
• Provide technical direction to project teams, contractors, and researchers to ensure quality outputs.
• Develop and review technical reports, specifications, and guidance documents for underground transmission assets.
• Analyze data, field results, inspection outcomes, and forensic findings to derive actionable insights for utilities.
• Engage with members, utilities, manufacturers, and labs to identify research needs and communicate results.
• Serve as a recognized technical resource within EPRI and support knowledge transfer to staff and stakeholders.
• Support project planning, scoping, budgeting, milestones, and technical quality reviews for underground transmission research.
• Monitor industry developments and incorporate findings into research strategy.

Skills

Underground transmission

Project leadership

Technical analysis

Utilities industry experience

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred

Job description

EPRI’s Underground Transmission Program in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Underground Transmission Technical Leader to guide research on cable systems, accessories, and lifecycle management across design, operation, aging and end-of-life considerations.

You will lead cross-functional teams, engage utilities and industry partners, translate findings into actionable guidance, and influence the program direction while delivering high-quality outputs and knowledge transfer.