Power System Software Principal Team Lead – Transmission Operations & Planning

Description

This position is to lead a small but highly skilled team developing and applying power systems software in the Transmission Operations and Planning group.

It will also support strategic software policy coordination between the group and other cooperate teams (InfoSec, software quality, etc.

It may also support load and renewables forecasting and operations planning research activities.

Key Responsibilities :

Leads the development and maintenance of several EPRI R&D software tools related to transmission operations and planning and bulk renewables integration

Provides guidance to direct reports and broader team on software development and software best practices (e.g., testing, standards, architecture design, schema)

Collaborate with cooperate software teams (security, quality assurance, design) and provide feedback to them on behalf of the Transmission Operations and Planning

Support area leads in developing and implementing strategy on software delivery to funders

Manages the development and application of products and services in those areas through EPRI staff, contractors, and departmental or cross-functional teams

Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment

Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective, for desired results

Plans and directs schedules and monitors budget / spending

Organizes the external and interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project / product on schedule and within budget

May conduct research directly in complex, high impact technical or scientific fields.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

10 - 15 or more years of research and development project and promotional experience demonstrating advanced skills in research, project management and technology transfer.

Experience in performing and / or managing research activities, particularly those related to power system software tools

Past experience leading small software teams in Agile development environment

Familiar with navigating software quality assurance, licensing requirements, and security requirements

Highly proficient in the Python modeling language, C or C#, and use of Git repositories for version control

Experience with power systems analysis software such as PSS / E, PSLF or PowerFactory, and knowledge of principles of power flow and other power systems topics such as unit commitment

Familiar with and comfortable developing software / coding best practices and mentoring and code reviews with junior developers and engineer

Experience in successful project management of proposal preparation, and marketing activities

Responsible for project(s) planning, budget, deliverables, and project success

Creates scope, develops and manages one or more complex projects including promoting concepts with members.

Additional Job Information :

This position is to lead a small but highly skilled team developing and applying power systems software in the Transmission Operations and Planning group.

It will also support strategic software policy coordination between the group and other cooperate teams (InfoSec, software quality, etc.

It may also support load and renewables forecasting and operations planning research activities.

Key Responsibilities :

• Leads the development and maintenance of several EPRI R&D software tools related to transmission operations and planning and bulk renewables integration
• Provides guidance to direct reports and broader team on software development and software best practices (e.g., testing, standards, architecture design, schema)
• Collaborate with cooperate software teams (security, quality assurance, design) and provide feedback to them on behalf of the Transmission Operations and Planning
• Support area leads in developing and implementing strategy on software delivery to funders
• Manages the development and application of products and services in those areas through EPRI staff, contractors, and departmental or cross-functional teams.
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.
• Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective, for desired results.
• Plans and directs schedules and monitors budget / spending.
• Organizes the external and interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project / product on schedule and within budget.
• May conduct research directly in complex, high impact technical or scientific fields.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• 10 - 15 or more years of research and development project and promotional experience demonstrating advanced skills in research, project management and technology transfer.
• Experience in performing and / or managing research activities, particularly those related to power system software tools
• Past experience leading small software teams in Agile development environment
• Familiar with navigating software quality assurance, licensing requirements, and security requirements
• Highly proficient in the Python modeling language, C or C#, and use of Git repositories for version control
• Experience with power systems analysis software such as PSS / E, PSLF or PowerFactory, and knowledge of principles of power flow and other power systems topics such as unit commitment
• Familiar with and comfortable developing software / coding best practices and mentoring and code reviews with junior developers and engineers
• Experience in successful project management of proposal preparation, and marketing activities.
• Responsible for project(s) planning, budget, deliverables, and project success
• Creates scope, develops and manages one or more complex projects including promoting concepts with members.

The salary range for this position is $164,350 USD to $180,600 USD annually.

This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan.

This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following : medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD / LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).

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