Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineer

Job Title: Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineer, Location: Charlotte, NC Job Summary and Description What You’ll Do Innovate & Solve Problems: Identify critical research areas and develop innovative solutions to address industry challenges in grid reliability, resilience, and modernization. Project Leadership: Manage large, multi‑faced research projects, including budgets, timelines, and cross‑functional teams. May also oversee small or medium projects, ensuring completion within schedule and budget. Technical Expertise: Apply deep technical knowledge in overhead transmission line design, conductors, and related hardware; utilize advanced design practices and modeling tools such as PLSCADD; demonstrate full knowledge of related disciplines and develop technical solutions to complex problems. Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with EPRI members, utilities, and international partners and provide technical services and communication strategies via presentations, reports, meetings, webcasts, workshops, and conferences. Advance the Industry: Present research findings at conferences, author technical papers, and contribute to industry standards. Support proposal efforts and new promotional work. Develop research or service opportunities of value to EPRI members. Mentorship & Collaboration: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff, organize interdepartmental activities and ensure parallel work across EPRI programs is informed. AI Technology Utilization: Ability to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI‑powered tools, to improve efficiency, support problem‑solving, and enhance overall work performance. What You Bring Proficiency in PLSCADD and other modeling tools. 7+ years of research & development experience, focusing on overhead transmission line design, conductors, and related hardware. Proven track record in managing and delivering complex projects. Deep technical expertise in transmission line components, emergency restoration, and advanced design practices. Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills. Creative problem‑solving and a passion for innovation. Willingness to travel. Ability to work independently on technical activities without direct supervision. Experience interfacing with national and international technical networks (manufacturers, consultants, academia, research organizations, and industry conferences). Education Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $115,000 USD to $139,000 USD annually. Salary may be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location and other factors. Eligible for EPRI’s annual incentive program and standard employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), STD/LTD, paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay). Legal and Equal Opportunity EPRI participates in E‑Verify and is an equal‑opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr