Utility Data Management and Interoperability Engineer
Epri
Independent nonprofit R&D organization advancing generation, delivery & use of electricity.
Lead data management and interoperability research for grid model standards.
6 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
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
Description
interoperability
data management
iec‑cim
grid modeling
research projects
knowledge transfer
Collaborate with EPRI members, internal technical teams, and subcontractors to develop leading practices and guidance
Participate in multiple concurrent projects as an individual contributor, including the development of interoperability maturity models and assessment tools
Interoperability: Development and assessment of interoperability maturity models, focus groups, and best practices
Develop and implement data management plans for EU Horizon Europe projects, addressing challenges in AI, regulatory compliance, and energy system modeling
Support the adoption and extension of IEC-CIM/CGMES standards for grid model management, working closely with utility partners and research consortia
Engage with global experts and stakeholders to transfer knowledge and shape best practices in the energy sector
Lead and contribute to technical research projects focused on data management, interoperability, and grid model management
Author and present research findings, white papers, and technical guidance on interoperability, data architecture, and maturity models
Design and deliver simplified data cataloging tools for organizations of varying sizes, focusing on governance, quality, and lineage
Maintains expertise through active involvement in state-of-the-art research and industry collaboration
Requirements
sql
nosql
uml
data modeling
kafka
cdmp
Intermediate skills in RDBMS/SQL, NoSQL, APIs, business architecture, and software development
Modeling Languages: UML, Archimate
2–3 years of engineering or comparable work/educational experience
Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required
Data Architecture: Master data management, data modeling, data quality measurement and correction, decentralized architectures, data mesh
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present research externally and engage with international stakeholders
Data Management Frameworks: DMBOK, DCAM, FAIR principles
Systems Integration & Protocols: Data exchange protocols, semantic standards, systems integrator experience (OpenAPI, Apache Avro, SQL, Kafka, Hadoop)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional technical domains
Experience as a Data Architect, Data Modeler, or Application Engineer (e.g., Siemens, GE) is highly desirable
Comfortable engaging with domestic and international stakeholders
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or equivalent is a plus
Experience in mentoring, training, and recruitment of technical staff is a plus
Advanced skills in decentralized data architecture, information modeling, and standardization (IEC, W3C, ISO, OGC)
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.