Project Engineer/Scientist: Transmission - Power Delivery & Utilization #60

Location: Charlotte, NC Are you looking for a position with the potential for growth with a company whose work impacts the well being and future of our environment?  Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) seeks an entry level project manager, preferably a graduate student with no or little experience but with the potential to grow and develop into a project manager over a number of years in the area of transmission. Who will work with the exiting Transmission Project Managers on-site on individual project tasks (both technical and administrative). As the candidate grows, responsibility for complete projects will be assumed. This would establish a technical transmission and substations team at the Charlotte location.
EPRI is the R&D force for the global electric power industry. With $300 million in research funding annually, we help solve today's toughest energy and environmental challenges.  EPRI provides a robust package of total compensation including competitive pay, insurance coverage, and a retirement plan that provides substantial value to professionals who are starting their careers to those who are well advanced in their careers.

Job Functions:
Main focus of the position would be in the areas of overhead transmission and underground transmission equipmentWork with current project managers on technical tasks within existing projectsAssume responsibilities with tasks underway at contractor and utility sitesWork with customers to communicate results, provide training and implement resultsDevelop skills in order to assume responsibility for entire projects in the futureWork as part of a Research & Development project teamManaging and performing specific research tasks as part of individual projectsHelping manage selected projects within the Transmission ProgramsTracking and reporting on project and task progressDocumenting and publishing technical papers, formal reports and software as requiredTracking the financial position of projects and individual tasksParticipate in Task Force and project technical meetings with EPRI membersThe skills will need to be developed to perform the following duties as the candidate grows:
Assess and understand customers’ and industry needsDevelop innovative solutions and research projects to address customer’s needsNegotiating funding and scope of work with EPRI membersNegotiating and managing R&D agreements with contractorsManaging Research and Development projects from inception to completionIn time, take a leadership position is establishing research and supplemental projectsWhile not critical, skills that would allow the candidate to perform other work within the scope of the Transmission and Distribution Area would be desirable.
Ideal Candidate:
Working experience within a Transmission/Distribution Utility. - Laboratory and research experienceProject Management experience – excellent post-graduate research project management is acceptablePotential to develop into a Senior Project Manager in Transmission technologyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProven track record of managing projectsTrack record of publishing technical papersThe position demands domestic as well as international travel
Education Level and Years of Experience: 
As this is an entry level position; no minimum years of experience is specifiedTechnical qualification is a necessity; preferably a Master’s degree (or advanced) in Electrical Engineering.
EPRI’s Export Control Statement:
In order to ensure compliance with U.S. export controls, EPRI must determine the citizenship status of all prospective applicants. Please indicate your U.S. citizenship or (for foreign citizens) your U.S. visa/immigration status in your resume or cover letter. The information provided will be reviewed in accordance with EPRI's policies prohibiting discrimination. 
EPRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.