Senior Power Systems Research Engineer

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:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/210394

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