Project Engineer/scientist: Transmission - Power Delivery & Utilization #60
EPRI (Charlotte, North Carolina)

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? You can at EPRI. 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 equipment

Work with current project managers on technical tasks within existing projects

Assume responsibilities with tasks underway at contractor and utility sites

Work with customers to communicate results, provide training and implement results

Develop skills in order to assume responsibility for entire projects in the future

Work as part of a Research & Development project team

Managing and performing specific research tasks as part of individual projects

Helping manage selected projects within the Transmission Programs

Tracking and reporting on project and task progress

Documenting and publishing technical papers, formal reports and software as required

Tracking the financial position of projects and individual tasks

Participate in Task Force and project technical meetings with EPRI members

The skills will need to be developed to perform the following duties as the candidate grows:

Assess and understand customers’ and industry needs

Develop innovative solutions and research projects to address customer’s needs

Negotiating funding and scope of work with EPRI members

Negotiating and managing R&D agreements with contractors

Managing Research and Development projects from inception to completion

In time, take a leadership position is establishing research and supplemental projects

While 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 experience

Project Management experience – excellent post-graduate research project management is acceptable

Potential to develop into a Senior Project Manager in Transmission technology

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven track record of managing projects

Track record of publishing technical papers

The position demands domestic as well as international travel

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EPRI Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.