Integrated Grid & Energy Systems Applications Lead

$130,200 - $130,200/Yr

Electric Power Research Institute - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Integrated Grid & Energy Systems Applications Lead at EPRI is a technical leadership role focused on enhancing capabilities in delivering innovative projects for utility members. The position involves developing new business opportunities, overseeing project execution, and supervising a small team of applications engineers. The role requires a dynamic approach to technical challenges, emphasizing client relationships and business objectives while addressing member-specific challenges in grid planning, operations, and climate analysis.

Responsibilities

• Regularly interacting with utility members to discuss their needs and collaborating with member and EPRI staff to define solutions and deliver results.
• Leading key, cross-cutting projects across and adjacent to EPRI's Integrated Grid domain expertise.
• Supervising a small number of technical staff that are providing project support through project management, technical work, and technology transfer.
• Providing internal leadership and occasional training within the Institute in areas of technical knowledge as well as non-technical topics such as opportunity development and knowledge transfer.
• Assisting applications manager and operations coordinator in managing workflows and refining operational processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required.
• Masters or PhD in technical field preferred.
• Previous experience leading or managing a team.
• 8-12 years of professional experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills to partner with clients and engage internal teams.
• Business acumen to develop cost estimates and evaluate financial health of opportunities.
• Broad technical understanding of the power system, including resource planning, transmission and distribution operations, energy storage, and DER integration.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in utility-driven demonstrations and cross-cutting projects.
• Interest in professional development for technical staff.
• Ability to engage technical SMEs effectively.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD)
• Paid family leave
• Life and accident insurance
• Flexible vacation
• Sick leave
• Holiday pay