[ES_JOBS_NET] Climate Resilience Analyst, EPRI, Charlotte, NC, Knoxville, TN, Palo Alto, CA, Washington, D.C.

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://vhr-epri.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/epricareers/job/Washington-DC/Climate-Resilience-Analyst_REQ-1019

Job Title:
Climate Resilience Analyst
Location:
Charlotte, NC, Knoxville, TN, Palo Alto, CA, Washington, D.C.
Job Summary and Description:
Performs complex engineering/ scientific analysis with moderate direction and supervision. Works directly with EPRI staff and moderate interaction with members and industry.
* Conducts technical searches and analyzes information in support of the project team.
* May conduct independent research.
* Assists Project/Program managers in assessing customer needs, formulating technical approaches, preparing proposals, technical publications/papers, and making presentations.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Must have satisfied requirements of entry level engineer/scientist and have 2-3 years of engineering experience or comparable work/educational experience required.
* Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
* Present research externally
* Understand how work fits across technical area
* Requires supervision and guidance to conduct specific research tasks and complete projects
* Works closely with contractors or staff to complete project research
* May participate in multiple projects
* Individual contributor
Additional Job Information:
The successful candidate will join the Energy Systems and Climate Analysis Group at EPRI, contributing to the project team with technical environmental/economic analyses and communications related to climate change impacts, adaptation, and resiliency, including:
*         Assessment and downscaling of climate scenarios and impacts;
*         Climate change and extreme events projections (assessment and application);
*         Global climate risks and economic damages;
*         Temperature Impacts on Electric Power (energy systems modeling, efficiency, CDDs, HDDs, variability) .
The ideal candidate would have:
*         A Master's degree or above in a science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or economics field;
*         Experience using numerical models (e.g., simulation or optimization models) applied to energy-environmental-economic research;
*         Experience working with spatial data in R or GIS, including gridded data products for climate or weather analysis;
*         Familiarity with GAMS or similar modeling language strongly valued;
*         Demonstrated ability to write clearly, succinctly, and in a manner that appeals to a wide audience;
*         A positive attitude, always committed to success and being a part of a team of business and technical professionals;
*         Curiosity and attention-to-detail balanced by focus on task-oriented goal completion.
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EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled
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