Test Engineer – Transmission & Distribution Assets
Epri
Independent nonprofit R&D organization advancing generation, delivery & use of electricity.
Design, execute, and document tests for transmission & distribution assets.
6 days ago ago
$78,000 - $84,000
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Charlotte, NC
Onsite
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
Description
test planning
test execution
data acquisition
anomaly detection
result reporting
test identification
Develop and document test plans and procedures for review and approval.
Implement test plans, including system control and data acquisition.
Identify anomalies during test execution and collaborate with SMEs to determine corrective actions or adjustments.
Document and report test results clearly and accurately.
Work with SMEs to identify applicable industry-standard tests or application-specific unique tests.
Requirements
problem solving
data acquisition
data analysis
hands‑on
documentation
team collaboration
Highly motivated team player with strong problem-solving skills.
Experience (or strong interest) in electrical, mechanical, or environmental testing.
Familiarity with system control and data acquisition (experience preferred; willingness to learn required).
Ability to collaborate with SMEs and lab staff to develop and execute test plans and setups.
Hands-on approach to building and executing test setups (with lab staff assistance).
This is an in-person role requiring active participation in lab activities.
Competence in data analysis and visualization.
Ability to work as part of a team with SMEs as technical leads.
Strong documentation skills for test results and procedures.
Candidates should be prepared for occasional travel and flexible collaboration across team. Up to 4–5 trips per year to Lenox lab (approx. 4 days per trip)
Willingness to support other job functions during peak workload periods.
Ability to travel as required.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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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.