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Wind Turbine Technician

L5

epriKnoxville, TNyesterday

$92,500

Occupations

Wind Energy EngineersWind Turbine Service TechniciansEnergy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar

Industries

Wind Electric Power GenerationEngineering ServicesOther Electric Power Generation
Transmission System Analysis & EMT Modeling Staff Level III
Location: Knoxville, TNThis is a Staff Level III position for an Engineer to support R&D projects related to grid modeling and stability analysis with high levels of inverter based renewable resources and load analysis. The candidate will conduct research in complex, high impact technical or scientific fields.
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Familiar with electrical engineering with emphasis on power systemsStrong experience with control system theory and analysis
  • Strong experience with power system stability analysis, especially small signal stability analysis and frequency spectrum analysisFamiliarity with wind/solar inverter modeling, both in EMT domain and RMS domain
  • Familiarity with generic models of inverters and loads
  • Strong experience with electromagnetic transients simulation tools (preferably PSCAD and EMTP)
  • Strong experience with electromechanical dynamics simulation tools (preferably PSS/E and PSLF)
  • Strong programming skills (preferably in Python and C)
  • Strong technical writing skills and works on technical activities with limited direct supervision
  • Conducts technical searches and analyzes information in support of the project team
  • Demonstrates responsibility for highly specialized technical objectives or problems where the relationships between cause and effect are difficult to establish and little or no precedence exists, and the use of creative and imaginative thinking is required
  • 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
  • Have the potential to lead research initiatives in electromagnetics transient phenomena, focusing on renewables such as wind and solar energy systems and load
Qualifications:
  • Almost completing/completed a PhD in Electrical Engineering (preferred)
  • Electrical engineer with PhD degree with emphasis on power systemsStrong experience with control system theory and analysisFamiliarity with wind/solar inverter modeling and simulation will be considered a plus
  • Strong experience with electromagnetic transient simulation tools (preferably PSCAD and EMTP)
  • Strong experience with electromechanical dynamics simulation tools (preferably PSS/E and PSLF)
  • Strong programming skills (preferably in Python and Matlab)
  • Strong technical writing and presentation skills
The salary range for this position is $92,500 USD to $100,000 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). 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. Together Shaping the Future of Energy
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Level

SeniorL5

Salary

$92,500

Location

Knoxville, TN

Occupation

Wind Energy Engineers

Industry

Wind Electric Power Generation

Posted

yesterday

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