Technical Executive - Integrated Grid Engineering, Simulation and Advisory Services

EPRI provides thought leadership, industry expertise, and collaborative value to help the electricity sector identify issues, technology gaps, and broader needs that can be addressed through effective research and development programs for the benefit of society.

Technical Executive - Integrated Grid Engineering, Simulation and Advisory Services

California Home Office

Represents EPRI in visible and strategically critical technical areas, providing enterprise-level leadership in power system simulation, grid engineering, distributed energy resources (DER), and advanced energy-system applications. Establishes EPRI's technical vision and leadership position in transmission and distribution planning, grid modernization, interconnection, DER integration, microgrids, energy storage, and emerging utility technologies. Leads the development of new technical capabilities, research initiatives, advisory services, and market-facing solutions that advance EPRI's mission while creating value for members and clients.

Serves as a recognized industry authority and trusted advisor to utilities, regulators, technology providers, and senior industry stakeholders.

• Provides strategic technical leadership for EPRI initiatives involving power-system simulation, engineering design, grid modernization, DER integration, power-system planning, and emerging grid technologies.
• Defines technical direction, research priorities, and long-term strategies for areas of expertise across EPRI sectors and programs.
• Serves as a recognized industry authority and thought leader, influencing technical practices, standards, regulatory discussions, and industry adoption of emerging technologies.
• Represents EPRI externally through industry forums, utility executive engagements, technical committees, regulatory discussions, conferences, publications, and strategic partnerships.
• Maintains internationally recognized expertise through continuous engagement in advanced research, technology development, and industry collaboration.

• Leads the design and advancement of innovative research programs, technical methodologies, analytical frameworks, and technology-development initiatives that address complex industry challenges.
• Guides development of next-generation capabilities related to power-system simulation, digital engineering, DER optimization, grid resilience, electrification, advanced controls, and integrated energy systems.
• Establishes technical approaches and quality standards for advanced engineering studies and simulation activities.
• Oversees the creation and application of advanced modeling platforms and simulation tools supporting transmission, distribution, DER, and grid modernization initiatives.

• Provides leadership for the growth and expansion of EPRI's engineering, simulation, advisory, and technical-services capabilities.
• Identifies emerging market opportunities and guides development of new service offerings, strategic partnerships, and member solutions aligned with EPRI's mission and business objectives.
• Works with EPRI leadership to establish business strategies, capability roadmaps, investment priorities, and growth plans.
• Contributes to revenue growth through development of high-value technical offerings, strategic engagements, and new business opportunities.

• Works across EPRI sectors, research programs, and business units to develop integrated technical solutions and maximize organizational impact.
• Leads multidisciplinary teams of senior technical experts and serves as a mentor and advisor to technical staff across the organization.
• Influences organizational strategy and technical direction through collaboration with executive leadership, sector leadership, and key stakeholders.
• Fosters innovation, technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous development throughout the organization.

• Serves as a trusted advisor to utility executives, system operators, regulators, government agencies, technology providers, and other industry leaders.
• Cultivates strategic relationships that advance EPRI's technical leadership, research agenda, and market presence.
• Provides executive-level consultation regarding complex technical, business, regulatory, and strategic challenges…