Distribution Infrastructure Technical Leader II

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Job Summary and Description:

EPRI is seeking a Distribution Infrastructure Technical Leader II to support research, testing, and evaluation activities focused on overhead electric distribution systems. This role will contribute to the development of innovative solutions that improve the reliability, performance, and resilience of utility infrastructure, including poles, conductors, connectors, and associated distribution assets. The successful candidate will work closely with technical teams to design experiments, evaluate asset performance, analyze degradation mechanisms, and communicate research findings to industry stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
 

Testing & Evaluation

• Support the testing and performance evaluation of overhead distribution system components, including poles, conductors, connectors, and related infrastructure.

• Develop, assemble, and execute experimental test setups to support research objectives and project goals.

• Collect, validate, and interpret testing data to assess equipment performance and reliability.

Technical Analysis

• Analyze material performance, aging characteristics, and degradation mechanisms affecting utility assets.

• Investigate asset condition, failure trends, and reliability concerns to support utility decision-making.

• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to solve technical challenges associated with distribution infrastructure.

Asset Reliability & Inspection Support

• Support the development and evaluation of inspection methodologies for utility assets.

• Participate in asset condition assessments and reliability studies focused on distribution system equipment.

• Assist in identifying best practices and emerging technologies to enhance asset management programs.

Documentation & Communication

• Prepare technical reports, research documentation, and project deliverables.

• Present technical findings to project teams, utility members, and industry stakeholders as appropriate.

• Contribute to technical papers, presentations, and client-facing communications.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• 3–8 years of relevant engineering, testing, research, or utility industry experience.

• Familiarity with utility distribution infrastructure and associated equipment.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with utility pole design, conductor systems, or material testing.

• Background in field inspections, asset condition assessments, or utility asset management.

• Laboratory testing and experimental research experience.

• Strong technical writing, presentation, and documentation skills.

• Experience working with electric utilities, research organizations, or engineering consulting firms.

Desired Competencies:

• Distribution system engineering

• Laboratory and field testing

• Asset management and reliability analysis

• Material performance evaluation

• Data analysis and interpretation

• Technical documentation and reporting

• Project collaboration and stakeholder engagement

• Problem-solving and critical thinking

Work Environment:

• This position combines laboratory testing, technical analysis, and collaboration with utility industry stakeholders. The role may involve occasional fieldwork, site visits, and travel to support research projects, utility assessments, and industry meetings.