Grid Ops & Planning System Studies Engineer
Epri
Develops power system models, simulations, and software tools for grid ops and planning.
18 days ago ago
$92,000 - $100,000
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Knoxville, TN
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Research & Development
Generation Research
Transmission & Substations
Distribution Systems
DER (Distributed Energy Resources) Integration
Energy Storage
Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery
Nuclear Technology Research
Sector Specialisms
Energy Delivery
Customer Solutions
Transportation Electrification
Electric Vehicles
Load Forecasting
Generation
Distribution Systems
Asset Inspection and Maintenance
Role
What you would be doing
research
modeling
simulation
software tools
ai analysis
case studies
- Conducts some independent research, with support from technical leads.
- Assists technical research leads in assessing customer needs, formulating technical approaches, preparing proposals, technical publications/papers, and making presentations with minimal supervision.
- Support application and case studies
- Conduct modeling and simulation-based power system studies.
- Conduct technical research and analyze information in support of the project team.
- Support the development and maintenance/upgrade of software tools for power system analysis, with both traditional analytical methods and AI-based approaches.
What you bring
phd
transmission planning
psse
python
communication
optimization
- Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required with an MS or PhD Degree in Engineering or Sciences preferred
- Understanding of Transmission Planning and Operations
- Able to present at external conferences and meetings on technical work.
- Experience of using Power System Tools PSSE, PSLF, PowerWorld or other similar software for carrying out the power system studies
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong programming skills (preferably C/C++ and Python)
- Strong understanding of power system control, dynamics, and optimization
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Company
Overview
1972 Founded
Inception Year
Established after the Northeastern blackout to drive innovation in electricity.
$1B+ Research
Annual Portfolio Scale
Maintains a billion-dollar-scale annual research portfolio funded by leading global utilities.
45+ Countries
Global Collaboration
Collaborates with utilities and stakeholders in over 45 countries, influencing regulatory and market frameworks.
- Operates globally from labs in the US and research arms across EMEA and Asia.
- Funds cutting-edge R&D across nuclear, generation, grid modernization, and low-carbon energy.
- Develops real-world solutions: high-voltage testing, EV-charging tech, cyber-secure grid systems.
- Pioneered advances in photovoltaics, wind turbine tech, distributed energy, and smart transmission.
- Unique in its 'virtual R&D' model—assembling expert teams, outsourcing lab work, then sharing breakthroughs.
- Notable for visionary projects like pebble-bed modular nuclear reactors and AI-driven grid management.
- Integrity: We adhere to the highest ethical standards in everything we do.
- Excellence: We strive for superior performance and continuous improvement.
- Innovation: We embrace new ideas and solutions that drive progress and meet challenges.
- Collaboration: We work together as one team to solve complex problems and create value.
- Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and their outcomes.
2050
Net Zero Target Year
The organization has made a long-term commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by the year 2050.
- The organization is focused on advancing environmental sustainability through research and innovation in energy technologies.
- Efforts include improving energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and supporting a transition to cleaner energy sources.
- Partnerships with utilities and industry leaders help mitigate environmental impacts and accelerate decarbonization.
- Fosters an inclusive workplace with a comprehensive strategy.
- Promotes a culture of mutual respect, opportunity, and inclusion for all employees.
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