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Senior Power Systems Research Engineer

Position Number: 9880283
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Senior Power Systems Research Engineer

Job Summary

Overview
The Utah Smart Energy Laboratory (U-Smart) at the University of Utah has an immediate opening for a Senior Power Systems Research Associate. This position will be responsible for leading research, development and demonstration projects on power systems operation, planning, and resilience, with large-scale data center integration. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge power grid innovations that will shape the future of the field.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities

Power Systems Analysis and Modeling: Develop and apply advanced power systems models and simulations to assess the performance, flexibility, reliability and resilience of power systems, considering the integration of large-scale data centers, and scenarios such as integration with energy storage and distributed energy resources, various level of adoption and impacts of extreme weather events.

Publications and Reporting: Prepare technical reports, papers, and presentations to communicate the findings and insights. Publish in relevant venues and present at conferences.

Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior researchers, graduate students, and interns working on relevant projects at the University of Utah.

Collaboration and Project Management: Collaborate with industry partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders to advance research and innovation on grid resilience. Manage projects, write reports and deliverables ad needed for the success of the projects.

Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Prior experience in power systems modeling and analysis, and strong background on data analysis, AI and ML techniques.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at conferences.

Ability to work effectively on large projects in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment.

Preferences
Required DocumentsAlong with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN46328B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00065 - Elect & Computer Engineering
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 95000 to 120000
Close Date: 03/31/2027
Open Until Filled:

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