Power System Research Leader

Job Title: Power System Research Leader

Location: Dublin, Ireland, EEU - Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia), EEU - Ireland Home Office, EEU - Poland Office, EEU - Spain (Madrid City)

Job Summary and Description:

Key Responsibilities:

System Design and Analysis:

• Develop and model power system components (e.g., transmission).
• Conduct load flow, stability studies, and transmission planning assessments.

Renewable Energy Integration:

• Analyze the impact of renewable energy sources (e.g., wind, solar) on grid performance.
• Understand impacts of inverter-based devices.

Grid Code Compliance:

• Ensure designs meet European grid codes and standards (e.g., ENTSO-E).
• Conduct compliance testing and reporting for grid-connected systems.

Software and Tools:

• Use advanced tools such as PSSE, PowerFactory, and PSLF.
• Develop custom tools for analyzing power systems and automating workflows using Python or other scripting languages.

Collaboration and Reporting:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including regulators, utilities, and project developers.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required. Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Ph.D. for senior roles.
• Experience: 3+ years in power system design, operation, or research.
• Skills: Strong understanding of power system modeling, dynamics, and protection. Familiarity with European energy markets and regulatory frameworks. Proficiency in simulation tools (e.g., PSSE, PowerFactory). Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Has developed relationships with primary advisors in a research area.
• Provides assistance to the EPRI sales staff in Member Services and EPRI International.
• Communicates strategies and results, written and verbal, to program members, potential members, and external stakeholders through guidelines, reports, meetings, webcasts, workshops, and conferences.
• May provide oversight of a project team to assure technical and financial milestones are met.
• Organizes external and interdepartmental activities ensuring project completion on schedule and within budget.
• Supports the planning and execution of complex project work within the technical department to meet member/client objectives; prepares and presents research reports.
• Manages small or medium (less complex) projects including budgets and resources.
• Begins interfacing with international technical networks (e.g., manufacturers, consultants, academia, and research organizations).
• Supports proposal efforts and new promotional work.
• Develops research or services opportunities of value to EPRI members that fit EPRI’s mission and capabilities.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to junior staff.

EPRI is committed to complying with the regulatory framework governing export control, consisting of international treaties, U.S. laws, regulations and trade sanctions. It is a critical requirement of this role that the successful candidate will have to work with export-controlled technology/information. Please ensure you satisfy yourself as to your ability to access such export-controlled technology/information without further authorization from government.