Technical Leader II, Generator Research

EPRI

. Develop and manage research addressing generator degradation, failure mechanisms, operating risks, maintenance challenges, emerging technologies, and industry research gaps .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in generator degradation, failure mechanisms, and maintenance challenges, while effectively managing research projects and providing technical guidance. Capable of developing relationships with industry stakeholders and leading technical sessions to communicate strategies and results.

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Generator DesignCondition-Based MaintenanceProject ManagementTechnical CommunicationRelationship Development

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Hard Skills

Generator OperationDiagnostic TestingExcitation SystemsAutomatic Voltage RegulatorsGenerator ProtectionOnline MonitoringLife AssessmentMaintenance RepairElectrical Grid InteractionAuxiliary Systems Understanding

Soft Skills

Independent WorkOrganizational SkillsMentorshipInfluencing SkillsClear Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Field

Industry Keywords

Generator DegradationMaintenance ChallengesResearch ProjectsTechnical GuidanceEPRI WorkshopsUtilities CoordinationService ProvidersConsultantsResearch OrganizationsMember Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and manage research addressing generator degradation, failure mechanisms, operating risks, maintenance challenges, emerging technologies, and industry research gaps
Translate member needs and industry operating experience into generator research projects, technical guidance, tools, reports, webcasts, workshops, and other practical resources
Develop relationships and coordinate technical activities with generator owners, utilities, manufacturers, service providers, consultants, laboratories, universities, and research organizations
Support member inquiries involving generator operation, testing, maintenance, condition assessment, abnormal findings, and equipment reliability
Organize and lead technical sessions at EPRI-sponsored generator workshops, user-group meetings, webcasts, and industry events
Maintain familiarity with progress and problems in assigned technical areas
Provide assistance to EPRI sales staff in Member Services and EPRI International
Communicate strategies and results through guidelines, reports, meetings, webcasts, workshops, and conferences
Provide oversight of project teams to ensure technical and financial milestones are met
Support planning and execution of complex project work to meet member/client objectives; prepare and present research reports
Manage small or medium projects, including budgets and resources
Lead proposal efforts and new promotional work
Develop research or services opportunities that solve customer problems and deliver actionable insights to EPRI members
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required
Knowledge of large rotating electrical machines, including generator design, manufacture, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and life assessment
Working knowledge of excitation systems, automatic voltage regulators, generator protection, diagnostic testing, online monitoring, and condition-based maintenance
Understanding of generator auxiliary systems, including hydrogen cooling, seal oil, stator water cooling, lubrication, bearings, bushings, and electrical and mechanical monitoring systems
Ability to evaluate interactions among the generator, excitation system, auxiliary systems, prime mover, and electrical grid
Ability to work independently on technical activities without direct supervision
Ability to communicate strategies and results clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
Ability to coordinate work activities across programs
Ability to organize external and interdepartmental activities within schedule and budget
Ability to manage small or medium projects, including budgets and resources, without direct people management responsibilities
Ability to influence project teams in engineering aspects of technical work
Ability to develop relationships with technical advisors, generator owners, utilities, manufacturers, service providers, consultants, laboratories, universities, and research organizations
Ability to provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive program
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
STD/LTD
Paid family leave
Life and accident insurance
Paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay)