Transmission Operations & Planning Fall Student Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist with Transmission Operations & Planning initiatives that emphasize grid reliability, power system management, and innovative energy technologies.

• Test and debug Python software, including the Safe-T Net application.

• Offer insights regarding possible software defects and enhancements.

• Perform literature reviews on international operational practices, grid regulations, standards, market frameworks, and interconnection protocols.

• Compile and analyze publicly accessible data concerning major grid incidents such as outages.

• Condense research findings into technical briefs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Available to work at least during the Fall semester of 2026 (August–December).

• Currently enrolled in a Masters or Ph.D. program in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Experience in programming with Python, including debugging and troubleshooting capabilities.

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficient in reviewing technical literature and synthesizing findings into concise written summaries.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research-focused setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for Social Security.

• Access to State Disability Insurance.

• Inclusion in Workers’ Compensation Insurance.

• Relocation assistance is not available for positions requiring relocation to an EPRI office.