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Role Description We are seeking a Technical Leader to join our Transmission Operations and Planning team, focused on bridging advanced research and real-world grid operations. This role translates transmission system analysis, tools, and methodologies into practical, near real-time applications that enhance reliability, situational awareness, and operational decision-making. The role leads development and deployment of capabilities including online Dynamic Security Assessment (DSA), state estimation enhancements, and real-time contingency analysis tools, with integration into EMS/SCADA environments. The position collaborates with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and internal teams to deliver scalable solutions that improve grid resilience. - Lead development and deployment of near-real-time transmission system applications, including online DSA, contingency analysis, and state estimation tools. - Drive integration of analytical tools into EMS/SCADA environments and operational workflows. - Translate analytical results into actionable insights for control room operators and planners. - Bridge R&D and operations by converting advanced methodologies into production-ready solutions. - Lead pilot projects and transition prototypes into scalable operational tools. - Perform steady-state and dynamic studies including voltage and transient stability and contingency analysis. - Support development and application of security operating limits and real-time assessments. - Ensure compliance with NERC standards and regional reliability criteria. - Engage utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and stakeholders to deliver practical operational solutions. - Facilitate coordination with operations, planning, IT, and vendors for successful deployment. - Mentor junior engineers and contribute to organizational capability development. Qualifications - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent. - 8+ years of experience in power systems with focus on transmission operations, planning, or analysis. - Experience with EMS/SCADA systems and DSA tools (e.g., VSAT, TSAT, PSAT). - Strong understanding of power system operations, stability analysis, and contingency evaluation. - Familiarity with NERC reliability standards and compliance frameworks. - Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Requirements - Experience working with ISO/RTOs, utilities, or grid operators. - Experience implementing real-time applications in EMS environments. - Programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB, SQL). - Experience with tool or product deployment lifecycle from concept to production. - Knowledge of network model management and data integration. - Professional Engineering (P.E. or P.Eng.) designation or eligibility. Work Environment - Location: Remote - Travel: Approximately 10% EPRI is committed to complying with the regulatory framework governing export control, consisting of international treaties, U.S. laws, regulations and trade sanctions, and where applicable, foreign laws governing export control. These include the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Part 810 nuclear export regulations, and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). It is a critical requirement of this role that the successful candidate will have to work with export-controlled technology/information. As a result, prior to applying for this role, please ensure you satisfy yourself as to your ability to access such export-controlled technology/information without further authorization from government.

Role Description The AI Safety & Alignment Principal Lead is a strategic thought leader focused on developing a deep understanding of emerging AI-enabled energy system needs, engaging EPRI and industry SMEs in evaluating potential innovative AI technologies, assurance and risk models, and deployment solutions to address those needs, while working collaboratively within EPRI’s member utilities and industry stakeholders to develop and execute upon an overall strategy to demonstrate and deploy AI safely, accountably, fairly, explainably, and reliably. In this role you will work directly with EPRI’s R&D Leadership to advance SAFERpower.ai as EPRI’s sector-specific AI risk assurance, and alignment initiative for the electric power sector. The role requires building collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across EPRI R&D sectors, member utilities, ISOs/RTOs, technology partners, standards organizations, policy stakeholders, and other industry leaders. Job Functions - Accumulate and maintain a knowledge base of emerging AI technologies, AI incident and failure patterns, AI governance and alignment practices, assurance methods, standards, and the integration of those technologies into the electric power sector; use this knowledge to develop thought leadership pieces and executive communications. - Work directly with EPRI R&D Leadership and Program Managers to shape and execute SAFERpower.ai as a cross-sector initiative supporting safe, accountable, fair, explainable, and reliable AI deployment across generation, transmission, distribution, grid operations, planning, customer operations, nuclear, cybersecurity, DER, and enterprise functions. - Lead matrixed teams across EPRI R&D sectors to develop and execute strategic R&D efforts related to AI Safety, alignment, assurance, testing/evaluation/verification/validation (TEVV), AI system registries, data provenance, product assurance, deployment assurance, and operational monitoring. - Support other strategic initiatives and projects associated with key EPRI objectives related to AI-enabled energy systems, grid modernization, operational reliability, emerging technology adoption, technology partner due diligence, and the safe operationalization of AI. - Support leadership in communication of SAFERpower.ai strategy, research initiatives, pilot results, and framework outputs to EPRI member executive advisories, including the EPRI Board of Directors and Research Advisory Committee, as well as member utility executives and other industry stakeholders. - Support processes by which EPRI program managers develop cross-cutting research strategies to address strategic AI research priorities and integrate AI assurance, and alignment considerations into existing and future EPRI research portfolios. - Assess the technical, operational, economic, risk, regulatory, and market viability of selected AI technologies and evaluate AI deployment scenarios in conjunction with ongoing scenario planning exercises, member pilots, domain-specific playbooks, and workshops. - Coordinate with utility executives, EPRI technical staff, ISOs/RTOs, technology partners, implementation partners, standards organizations, policy stakeholders, and other industry SMEs to identify common evidence needs, priority use cases, adoption barriers, and research gaps. - Help manage technology and knowledge transfer to key internal and external stakeholders by communicating the state of developing AI technology and key developments in AI safety, alignment, and assurance via reports, playbooks, presentations, working groups, workshops, and member engagement. - Guide the development of SAFERpower.ai framework artifacts, including SAFER principles and glossary, U-SAFER assessment methodology, AI System File, AI use-case dossiers, AI system cards, data and provenance records, autonomy and human oversight profiles, TEVV reports, monitoring and incident plans, product assurance guidance, deployment assurance guidance, and toolkit roadmap. - Contribute to EPRI strategic planning scenario development efforts and other internal initiatives to ensure AI technology advancement, autonomy risks, governance needs, assurance requirements, and deployment constraints are appropriately accounted for and represented to members. - Augment the pipeline of future EPRI strategic research initiatives related to AI alignment, agentic AI, foundation models, utility AI use cases, OT/cyber interfaces, AI reliability, product and deployment assurance, and member adoption of SAFERpower.ai. Qualifications - Must have a strong background with at least 15 years of experience leading energy system strategic planning, energy industry emerging technologies, utility analytics or applied AI, AI governance and assurance, power-sector technology deployment, or efforts to develop and integrate advanced technologies to provide energy system solutions. - Must be able to work with a variety of levels across EPRI, including direct interface with R&D Leadership, Program Managers, technical staff, marketing and communications, legal, cybersecurity, data and AI experts, and EPRI officers. - Must be able to build credibility with member utilities and industry stakeholders by understanding utility operating realities, reliability obligations, cybersecurity and OT constraints, data governance challenges, technology partner dependencies, and the difference between AI pilots and governed operational deployment. - Must be able to lead matrixed, cross-functional efforts; multi-task; quickly assess potential AI technologies; provide strong strategic and technical support; coordinate and develop executive presentation materials oftentimes outside the area of immediate expertise; develop workshops; identify new initiatives; and monitor key progress and milestones. - Must have demonstrated ability to translate complex technical topics into executive-ready communications, R&D strategies, member-facing guidance, and practical deployment frameworks. - Experience with AI ethics, responsible AI, model risk management, AI assurance, AI safety or alignment, AI testing and validation, AI incident analysis, or relevant standards and frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 23894, IEC 62443, NERC CIP, or related industry practices is strongly preferred. - Experience working with electric utilities, ISOs/RTOs, grid technology providers, utility-focused consulting organizations, standards bodies, or research consortia is strongly preferred. - Have excellent written, oral, executive communication, and collaboration skills. - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, data science, economics, business administration, energy resources, public policy, or a related discipline required. - Master’s or Doctorate in engineering, computer science, data science, economics, business administration, energy resources, public policy, or a related discipline highly preferred. Requirements - The salary range for this position is $0 USD to $0 USD annually. - This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. - This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan. - This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay). Company Description EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases. EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled Together . . . Shaping the Future of Energy. www.epri.com

Role Description Using power systems engineering and energy systems modeling, focus on power system expansion planning and operations research. - Develop and implement optimization-based planning models (e.g., coordinated generation and transmission expansion, unit commitment). - Apply mixed-integer, stochastic, and large-scale mathematical programming techniques. - Analyze the impacts of emerging technologies and policies on system reliability, costs, and operations. - Conduct independent technical research, model formulation, computational implementation, and interpretation of results to support planning studies, customer-facing analyses, proposals, technical publications, and presentations at external conferences. - May telecommute from anywhere in the US. Qualifications - Master’s degree in Energy, Energy Systems Engineering, Power Systems, Operations Research, or related field, and 2 years of experience in the job offered or an energy engineering-related occupation. - Alternatively, a Ph.D. in Energy, Energy Systems Engineering, Power Systems, Operations Research, or related field. Requirements - Optimization- and simulation-based modeling for expansion planning and generation scheduling studies. - Applying scalable, applied power system modeling frameworks to real-world planning and operational analyses. - Energy economics, electricity markets, and mathematical optimization modeling. - Power system analysis and modeling. - Power system planning models and simulations, using scripting environments such as MATLAB, Python, Julia, or GAMS. - Power system operations modeling, including production cost simulation using the same scripting tools. - Data analytics and visualization skills, with the ability to extract insights, build clean graphical outputs or lightweight GUIs, and communicate results effectively. - Design and use of scalable, applied power system modeling and optimization frameworks, implemented through custom-developed tools capable of supporting real-world planning and operational analyses at industry scale. - Analytical mindset, capable of identifying patterns, diagnosing model behavior, and translating technical findings into clear conclusions. - Experience/education in the utilities/energy industry. Benefits - The salary range for this position is $115,253 USD to $134,550 USD annually. - This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. - This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).

Role Description EPRI seeks an experienced engineer with expertise in Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA), risk-informed applications, and nuclear safety analysis to support research and member programs within the Nuclear Risk and Safety Management area. The successful candidate will contribute to research involving internal events, internal flooding, external hazards, and emerging PRA applications for existing and advanced nuclear power plants. This role provides an opportunity to work across a broad range of PRA disciplines while helping shape the next generation of risk-informed decision support capabilities for the nuclear industry. - Support and lead research projects involving probabilistic risk assessment, risk-informed applications, and nuclear safety analysis. - Contribute to EPRI's internal flooding PRA research program, including member support, technology transfer, methodology development, and application of industry guidance. - Support development, maintenance, quantification, and application of PRA models addressing internal events, flooding, external hazards, and integrated risk assessments. - Utilize EPRI's Integrated Risk Toolkit (IRT) and other PRA software tools to support member applications and research initiatives. - Apply PRA insights to support risk-informed decision making, online maintenance, configuration risk management, operational risk assessments, and emerging applications. - Collaborate with utilities, regulators, vendors, consultants, and industry organizations to identify emerging technical needs and develop practical research solutions. - Support technical workshops, training activities, and knowledge transfer initiatives. - Contribute to proposals, business development activities, and strategic planning for future PRA research programs. - Evaluate and apply modern analytical, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve engineering productivity, technical communication, knowledge management, and member value. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Nuclear Engineering preferred). - Approximately 5–10 years of experience supporting PRA model development, PRA applications, nuclear safety analysis, or risk-informed engineering activities. - Working knowledge of PRA methods, including fault tree analysis, event tree analysis, risk quantification, and PRA applications. - Familiarity with one or more PRA technical areas, including internal events, internal flooding, fire PRA, seismic PRA, external hazards, reliability analysis, or risk-informed applications. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Ability to work independently and effectively engage with technical stakeholders. Requirements - Experience with internal flooding PRA methodologies and applications. - Familiarity with the ASME/ANS PRA Standard and PRA peer review processes. - Experience using EPRI's Integrated Risk Toolkit (IRT), CAFTA, RiskSpectrum, SAPHIRE, or equivalent PRA tools. - Experience supporting risk-informed applications, configuration risk management, online maintenance, operational risk assessments, or risk-informed decision making. - Experience supporting advanced reactor or SMR safety assessments. - Experience using modern analytical and productivity tools, including Python, data analytics, automation tools, generative AI platforms, engineering knowledge management tools, or digital engineering environments. - Demonstrated ability to improve engineering productivity, technical communication, or technical workflows through effective use of analytical, automation, or AI-assisted tools. - Experience supporting technical training, technology transfer, mentoring, or workforce development activities. Benefits - The salary range for this position is $138,000 USD to $150,000 USD annually. - This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. - This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay). Company Description EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases. EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled Together . . . Shaping the Future of Energy. www.epri.com

Role Description The Technical Advisor III (TA III) role is a key leadership role with focus on account management and technical resource delivery and application. The TA III reports to the Senior Manager of M&TS. The TA III is responsible for technology transfer and developing strong relationships at all appropriate levels within assigned client organizations. The TA III proactively promotes EPRI’s capabilities and programs in order to enhance revenue growth and broaden engagement of assigned clients. The TA III will have strong general knowledge of EPRI’s capabilities as well as extensive subject matter expertise in the assigned R&D sector. The TA III will be called upon to give technically deep sector specific presentations and will be capable of representing EPRI at the same technical levels as any program manager in the sector. The TA III will be expected to provide technical support to other members of the sector sales team and serve as a mentor for their technical skills growth. Key Responsibilities - Establish strong relationships at all appropriate decision-making levels within assigned accounts. - Make general as well as specific sales calls and presentations to broaden client engagement. - Understand the client’s strategic issues, business objectives, unique needs and processes to drive revenue growth. - Proactively identify existing EPRI products and solutions that can be positioned to meet and exceed client needs. - Manage the client engagement process through the close of sales and coordinate appropriate internal cross-functional support as needed. - Possess sufficiently deep technical knowledge of sector R&D portfolio with ability to represent a strong value proposition to clients of all technical programs, projects, and products. - Provide technical support and training as needed by the other members of the sector sales team. - Takes an active role in developing, scoping and launching key supplemental projects. - Capture client, market and product feedback to help support and influence future EPRI product development. - Takes an active role in working with program managers and marketing staff to shape the R&D portfolio each year. - Proactively capture and communicate value to document impacts and benefits to assigned clients on a regular basis throughout the year. - Work closely with technical staff and builds relationships with appropriate internal stakeholders. - Adept in tracking and managing opportunity funnel in client relationship management (CRM) tool. - Identify, develop and cultivate relationships with client end users to facilitate effective technology transfer. - Work with end users to support implementation/application of relevant EPRI results. - Work collaboratively across the other EPRI R&D sector programs and cross sell relevant research. - Actively promotes the implementation and broad acceptance of EPRI’s tools/results widely across the client organization. - Assist in conducting member satisfaction survey. Analyze and summarize the key feedback received from members. Provide recommendations for improving member experience. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required in technical discipline, engineering degree preferred. - Advanced degree, professional engineering license or equivalent experience preferred. - Desired fifteen years electric utility or similar industry experience with a minimum of seven years experience in selling complex technical solutions. - Solid understanding of account management and sales practices/principles with the ability to drive the sales process from needs assessment to close. - Ability to effectively engage at all levels within client organizations. - Broad understanding of the energy industry and specific expertise in the assigned sector. - Demonstrated technical proficiency in assigned sector. - Effective presentation development and delivery skills. - Strong computer skills including the full Microsoft Office Suite. - Willing to travel approximately 50% of the time. Skills and Attributes - Ability to multi-task and work under pressure. - Ability to work toward common goals in a team atmosphere and influence members of a cross-functional team to implement a shared business strategy. - Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. - Familiarity with AI-powered platforms for automating repetitive tasks and improving efficiency. Salary and Benefits - The salary range for this position is $145,000 USD to $165,000 USD annually. - This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. - The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. - This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan. - This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).

Role Description The Technical Leader in this position will perform research and development work on the planning and integration of HVDC and advanced transmission technologies, including different configurations of HVDC grid interconnections. The role will involve the development and implementation of strategies, methodologies, software tools, and simulation models for the evaluation and planning of complex transmission projects involving the use of these technologies. The successful candidate will join a growing team performing R&D on the integration of HVDC and power electronic based devices for transmission systems, focused on tackling planning and operation challenges and practical solutions from concept to actual design and implementation. - Influences project teams in the engineering aspects of the technical work. - Applies technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. - Develops technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. - Ability to apply technical knowledge to industry issues and gain input on needs from members/stakeholders and identify current and emerging technical issues. - Maintains familiarity with the progress and problems in assigned technical areas. - Supports senior staff in developing research or services opportunities of value to EPRI members that fit EPRI’s mission and capabilities. - Provides assistance to the EPRI sales staff in Member Services and EPRI International. - Supports senior staff in preparing proposals, technical publications, and delivering presentations. - Broaden technical expertise and interface with national and international technical networks with manufacturers, consultants, and academia and research organizations. - Communicates strategies and results, written and verbal, to program members, potential members and external stakeholders through guidelines, reports, meetings, webcasts, workshops and conferences. - Works independently on technical activities with limited direct supervision. Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required. - Graduate Degree or PhD in technical field preferred. - 8+ years of research and development project and promotional experience, including development of advanced concepts for internal research or equivalent experience. - Shows technical expertise and assumes responsibility for highly specialized technical objectives using creative imaginative solutions. - Experience in performing and/or managing research activities. - Good verbal and written communication skills. - Increasing technical depth/breadth to become a subject matter expert. Requirements - Specific knowledge and experience in the following areas is required: - Expertise in HVDC converters and transmission technologies. - Experience with analysis, modeling and studies related to integration, planning and operation issues of HVDC systems. - Experience with planning and interconnection standards for HVDC is desired. - Knowledge of FACTS devices and advanced emerging technologies for transmission systems. - Expertise in power system analysis tools such as PSS/E, DigSilent, PSLF, PSCAD, or similar tools. - General computer skills with Microsoft Office. - Strong teamwork ability. - Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently and effectively in support of multiple concurrent projects. - Experience working in transmission grid operations or planning. - Self-motivated, quick learner with an ability to adapt to changes in work scope. Benefits - The salary range for this position is $140,000 USD to $153,000 USD annually. - This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. - This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include: - Medical, dental, vision. - 401k. - STD/LTD and paid family leave. - Life and accident insurance. - Paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).

Role Description - Establish strong relationships at all appropriate decision-making levels within assigned accounts. - Make general as well as specific sales calls and presentations to broaden client engagement. - Understand the client’s strategic issues, business objectives, unique needs, and decision-making processes to drive revenue growth. - Proactively identify existing EPRI products and solutions that can be positioned to meet and exceed client needs. - Manage the client engagement process from client needs assessment through the close of sales and coordinate appropriate internal cross-functional support as needed. - Possess a sufficiently deep technical comprehension of the sector R&D portfolio with ability to represent a strong value proposition to clients of appropriate technical programs, projects, and products. - Take an active role in defining, launching, and closing sales of key supplemental projects. - Capture client, market, and product feedback to help support and influence future EPRI product development. - Proactively capture and communicate value to document impacts and benefits to assigned clients on a regular basis throughout the year. - Work closely with technical staff and build relationships with appropriate internal stakeholders. - Track and manage opportunity funnel in client relationship management (CRM) tool and actively track every opportunity through the full life cycle of sales. - Identify, develop, and cultivate relationships with client end users to facilitate effective technology transfer. - Work with end users to support implementation/application of relevant EPRI results. - Actively promote the implementation and broad acceptance of EPRI’s tools/results broadly across the client organization. - Work collaboratively across the other EPRI R&D sector programs to promote and cross sell relevant research. - Provide feedback to technical staff on the structure and content of the Annual Research Portfolio. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required in related technical discipline; Engineering degree preferred along with advanced degree. - Desired ten years electric power or similar industry experience with at least 5 years of experience in selling complex technical solutions. - Solid understanding of account management and sales practices/principles with the ability to drive the sales process from needs assessment to close. - Ability to effectively engage at all levels within client organizations. - Broad understanding of the energy industry with specific expertise in assigned sector. - Ability to multi-task and work under pressure. - Ability to work toward common goals in a team atmosphere. - Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; effective presentation development and delivery skills. - Willing to travel approximately 50% of the time. Requirements - Ability to multi-task and work under pressure. - Ability to work toward common goals in a team atmosphere. - Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; effective presentation development and delivery skills. - Strong computer skills including the full Microsoft Office Suite. - Familiarity with AI-powered platforms for automating repetitive tasks and improving efficiency. Benefits - The salary range for this position is $138,000 USD to $148,000 USD annually. - This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. - This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include: - Medical - Dental - Vision - 401k - STD/LTD and paid family leave - Life and accident insurance - Paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay)

Role Description EPRI's Applications team is looking for a versatile, collaborative engineer to join our group. You will help lead EPRI's efforts to apply cutting-edge technology and subject matter expertise to client-specific challenges in grid planning and operations, distributed energy resources, electric transportation, and other end-use technologies. Our team develops actionable insights regarding the impact and capabilities of new technologies through utility-driven demonstrations and cross-cutting projects. We collaborate with experts across EPRI to produce deliverables focused on individual member needs — executed within shorter time frames and aimed at answering nearer-term research questions. This is a fast-paced, high-autonomy environment where you'll take ownership of projects and client relationships early in your career. What You'll Do: - Lead projects end-to-end — from scoping and design through execution and delivery, taking ownership of project direction and client outcomes - Design experiments for new technologies in both the laboratory and field - Solve systems integration challenges with utilities, manufacturers, and other research organizations - Apply the latest techniques in data analytics, machine learning, and advanced visualization to communicate results to a wide range of audiences - Engage directly with EPRI members — support business development efforts and build lasting client relationships - Present research findings to members and the broader scientific and engineering community through meetings, conferences, and publications - Periodic travel to member locations, meetings, and conferences for research and technology transfer Qualifications - Project leadership — ability to lead projects in new and unfamiliar spaces, think critically about what comes next, and get up to speed quickly - Technical background in power systems, power electronics, or emerging energy technologies - Versatility and adaptability — comfort working across a wide range of technical domains - Strong communication skills and a client-service mindset - Interest or aptitude in business development and client engagement - Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, R, MATLAB, etc.) for data analytics, automation, or simulation - Consulting-type experience (designing studies, managing client deliverables) is a plus Requirements - Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 4-6 years of relevant professional experience - Master's degree in a technical field with 2-5 years of relevant professional experience - PhD in a technical field with 0-3 years of relevant professional experience - Final level and compensation will be determined based on education and experience Benefits - Take on senior-level project responsibility early in your career - High autonomy in determining project direction and strategy - Collegial, supportive team environment focused on growth and mentorship - Exposure to a broad range of cutting-edge energy technologies and utility challenges - The salary range for this position is $98,000 USD to $113,500 USD annually - This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program - This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay)

Role Description The EPRI Distribution Forum is one of the industry’s most influential peer communities, bringing together leading utilities to collectively address the most pressing operational, planning, and reliability challenges facing the electric distribution system. The Forum plays a critical role in shaping best practices, facilitating candid peer exchange, and advancing solutions that directly influence how utilities plan, operate, and invest. The Distribution Lead is responsible for leading the execution, growth, and day‑to‑day operation of EPRI’s Distribution Forum (DxF)—a collaborative community of more than 60 electric distribution utilities focused on advancing safe, reliable, resilient, and cost‑effective distribution system operations. This role serves as the primary operational, programmatic, and engagement lead for DxF, working closely with EPRI leadership and utility executives. Leading this Forum places you at the center of industry dialogue and impact—working with senior utility leaders, guiding thought‑leading work products, and helping define the future of distribution operations across the sector. - Forum Leadership & Strategy: - Execute the annual DxF strategic plan in coordination with the Director and DxF utility leadership. - Establish priorities for leading‑practice development, peer reviews, information sharing, and industry education. - Track and report program performance metrics, deliverables, and member engagement. - Practice Group & Work‑Product Oversight: - Provide oversight and coordination for EPRI Practice Group Leads. - Ensure timely development, review, and publication of leading practices, maturity models, white papers, and peer review outputs. - Oversee execution of DxF peer reviews in coordination with host utilities and reviewers. - Member Engagement & Growth: - Maintain strong working relationships with member utilities, advisors, and Practice Group representatives. - Meetings & Events: - Plan and facilitate DxF meetings, including Executive Committee meetings, Leadership Council meetings, and the annual DxF Members Meeting. - Develop and present program updates, accomplishments, and work‑plan summaries. - Communications & Administration: - Coordinate DxF communications including newsletters, white papers, meeting descriptions, and outreach materials. - Manage DxF budgets, maintain DxF member websites, document repositories, templates, and decision frameworks. Qualifications - Deep subject‑matter expertise in electric distribution - Strong leadership and stakeholder‑management capability across utilities - Excellent communication skills, including drafting of white papers, meeting materials, and industry‑facing content. - Project management experience leading technical working groups, and cross‑utility collaboration initiatives. - High organizational skills in managing calendars, manuscripts, decision papers, and governance processes. - 10+ years electric distribution utility experience Requirements - The salary range for this position is $140,000 USD to $155,000 USD annually. - This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. - The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. - This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan. - This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay). Company Description EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases. EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled Together . . . Shaping the Future of Energy. www.epri.com

Role Description The Technical Leader II for Advanced Nuclear Fuel will conduct and lead applied research in complex, high‑impact technical areas related to nuclear fuel behavior and performance. This individual will conduct research related to revolutionary ceramic, metallic, coated particle, and molten salt nuclear fuels, applying experience gained from either light water reactor fuel or advanced reactor fuel programs in a manner broadly applicable to multiple fuel types and reactor concepts. The role combines strategic technical thinking defining logical research pathways and sequencing future work with tactical execution of near‑term research and development activities. The successful candidate will work across programs, collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners, manage contractors, and deliver high‑quality technical products that support fuel development, performance understanding, and regulatory decision‑making. This role will plan, manage, and lead research and development (R&D) projects within the Advanced Nuclear Technology Program. The role will interface directly with EPRI members, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), national laboratories, and regulatory stakeholders to identify needs, shape research portfolios, and deliver impactful technical products. Key Responsibilities - Technical Research and Analysis: - Apply fuel performance and optimization knowledge across various fuel types, ensuring technical outputs are broadly transferable across fuel and reactor concepts, where applicable. - Develop and execute technical approaches to address research gaps, performance uncertainties, and emerging fuel design challenges. - Lead creation and/or integration of experimental data, modeling results, and literature to develop defensible technical conclusions and recommendations. - Program Execution and Strategic Support: - Contribute to defining logical next steps in advanced fuel research programs, including identifying priorities, sequencing work, and differentiating near‑term deliverables from longer‑term research needs. - Support program planning and execution by aligning technical work with evolving business strategies and stakeholder priorities. - Coordinate activities across programs to ensure consistency, avoid duplication, and leverage related work performed elsewhere. - Regulatory and Fuel Lifecycle Awareness: - Apply familiarity with global regulatory requirements affecting nuclear fuel, including considerations relevant to licensing, safety analysis, and performance acceptance. - Preferably bring experience across multiple stages of the fuel lifecycle (front end, reactor operation, and back end) to inform research direction and interpretation of results. - Support development of technical bases used for regulatory interactions, industry standards, guidance documents, and industry communications. - Collaboration, Contractors, and External Engagement: - Work effectively in a collaborative, team‑based environment and demonstrate flexibility to support varied work scopes and cross‑program initiatives. - Identify, engage, and manage external contractors, including development of scopes of work, technical oversight, and review of deliverables. - Maintain and expand relationships with fuel developers, manufacturers, researchers, and regulators; leverage an existing professional network where possible. - Communication and Technical Writing: - Produce high‑quality technical reports, analyses, and presentations suitable for expert audiences, program members, and regulatory stakeholders. - Clearly communicate research methods, assumptions, results, and limitations in written and verbal formats. - Participate in technical meetings, workshops, and conferences to share results and exchange insights with the broader fuel community. Qualifications - Familiarity with nuclear fuel–related regulatory frameworks and licensing processes. - Experience across multiple phases of the nuclear fuel lifecycle (front end, operation, back end). - Established professional network within the nuclear fuel community (developers, manufacturers, regulators, national laboratories, universities). - Advanced degree in nuclear engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent applied experience). Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in technical field required. - Advanced degree (MS/PhD) is preferred. - Significant relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree. - 8–10 years of demonstrated experience in R&D projects. - Advanced Reactors fuel, fabrication, qualification and performance or equivalent technical experience. - R&D project management and execution. - Excellent communication skills include oral presentations and abilities to summarize and explain research results to a diverse audience. Benefits - The salary range for this position is $138,000 USD to $150,000 USD annually. - This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. - This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: - Medical, dental, vision - 401k - STD/LTD and paid family leave - Life and accident insurance - Paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay)