Energy Storage Engineer/Staff Level II
Electric Power Research Institute
Knoxville, TNFull-time$80–90K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Energy Storage Engineer/Staff Level II conducts independent research and advanced technical analysis for EPRI’s energy storage and distributed generation team. The role supports demonstration projects and safety research, evaluates established and emerging technologies, and communicates findings to industry stakeholders. It also contributes to project development, advises colleagues, presents research externally, and provides guidance to junior staff.
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Palo Alto, CA
Charlotte, NC
Washington, D.C.
Knoxville, TN
Full time
REQ-4159
Job Title:
Energy Storage Engineer/Staff Level II
Location:
Charlotte, NC, Knoxville, TN, Palo Alto, CA, Washington, D.C.
Job Summary and Description:
Job Summary
Regularly demonstrates creativity and ingenuity in providing technical solutions. Works directly with EPRI staff and engages independently with members and industry.
EPRI’s Energy Storage and Distributed Generation team performs cutting-edge research related to energy storage technology, economics, safety, and operation to support utilities and the energy industry. The team works collaboratively with utilities, project developers, technology manufacturers, safety personnel, industry organizations, and other stakeholders to advance the safe, effective, and practical deployment of energy storage technologies.
Key Responsibilities and Requirements
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Performs advanced technical analysis with minimal direction and supervision.
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Conducts independent research and begins to manage small, less-complex projects.
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Conducts technical searches, literature reviews, and analysis to gather, synthesize, and document information in support of project activities and research needs.
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Supports energy storage demonstration projects, including development of test plans, commissioning support, field testing, data analysis, and evaluation of demonstration results.
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Supports energy storage safety research, including research related to safe system design, operation, emergency response, and decommissioning.
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Evaluates established and emerging energy storage technologies, including technology readiness, deployment experience, technical characteristics, performance, and potential applications.
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Provides technical advice and counsel to other professionals within EPRI.
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Reviews project progress and evaluates technical results.
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Exercises considerable latitude in determining the technical objectives and approaches associated with assigned work.
Additional Requirements
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Develops relationships with program advisors and other industry stakeholders.
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Assists technical leads and managers in assessing customer needs, developing technical approaches, preparing proposals, technical publications/papers, and presentations.
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Presents technical work at external conferences, meetings, workshops, and other industry forums.
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Communicates research findings and project results to program members, potential members, and external stakeholders through technical reports, guidelines, meetings, webcasts, workshops, and conferences.
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Works across EPRI programs and develops relationships with other program technical teams.
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Provides guidance to junior staff.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required. [
The salary range for this position is $80,000 USD to $90,000 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. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled
Together . . . Shaping the Future of Energy.
Together Shaping the Future of Energy
EPRI provides thought leadership, industry expertise, and collaborative value to help the electricity sector identify issues, technology gaps, and broader needs that can be addressed through effective research and development programs for the benefit of society.
If you need help during the application process, please contact us at [email protected] .
How this job compares
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- This posting$80–90K/yr
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