Staff - Level III (Energy Engineer)

Job Title Staff – Level III (Energy Engineer) Location Palo Alto, CA Job Summary and 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, and analyze the impacts of emerging technologies and policies on system reliability, costs, and operations. The role involves 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. Responsibilities Duties include: Develop and implement optimization-based planning models. Apply mixed‑integer, stochastic, and large‑scale mathematical programming techniques. Analyze the impacts of emerging technologies and policies. Conduct independent technical research and model formulation. Implement computational solutions and interpret results. Support planning studies, customer‑facing analyses, proposals, publications, and conference presentations. Requirements Education: Master’s degree in Energy, Energy Systems Engineering, Power Systems, Operations Research, or related field—with at least 2 years of experience in the job offered or an energy engineering‑related occupation. Alternative: Ph.D. in Energy, Energy Systems Engineering, Power Systems, Operations Research, or related field. Experience or Education Must Include: Optimization‑ and simulation‑based modeling for expansion planning and generation scheduling studies. Application of scalable, applied power system modeling frameworks to real‑world planning and operational analyses. Knowledge of 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. Salary Annual salary range: $115,253 – $134,550 USD (actual salary may vary based on experience, education, skills, geographic location, and internal equity). Benefits Eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. Medical, dental, vision coverage. 401(k) plan. STD/LTD and paid family leave. Life and accident insurance. Paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, holiday pay). EEO Statement EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled. Employment Verification EPRI participates in E‑Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. #J-18808-Ljbffr