Critical Power and Electromagnetic Threats – Simulation and Data Analyst

Senior-level engineer position in Knoxville, TN focused on power system simulation, data analysis, and design within the Critical Power & Electromagnetic Threats Program. U.S. citizenship required; active security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system analysis (time-domain and frequency domain) using software tools like EMTP-RV, PowerWorld, PSS/E, OpenDSS, etc.
• Design, implement, and test novel analytics and simulation capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership through collaboration with a diverse team of subject-matter experts and junior staff.
• Provide engineering support and solutions to technical challenges across a broad range of electrical engineering topics.
• Manage medium-to-large-scale projects, including budgets and resources.
• Communicate strategies and results, written and verbal, to program members, clients, and external stakeholders through reports, meetings, webcasts, workshops, and conferences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 10 or more years of R&D project experience at a national laboratory, research institute, and/or utility.
• Knowledge and experience applying computational methods used to analyze, plan, and operate electrical power systems.
• Experience designing and implementing complex simulations across multiple platforms, including effective post-processing of resulting datasets.
• Excellent communication skills with customers and staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Self-motivated individual capable of working independently and effectively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS and/or PhD in Electrical Engineering with Power System emphasis.
• Experience developing asset models and building, validating, and applying network models for power system analyses.
• Experience with software coding (Python, MATLAB, Delphi, C++, etc.).
• Knowledge of AI/ML and potential applications in power systems research.
• Active TS or Q security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Short-term/long-term disability and paid family leave.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).
• Eligibility to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program.