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Electric Power Research Institute Nuclear Beyond Electricity Leader in Charlotte, North Carolina

Job Title:

Nuclear Beyond Electricity Leader

Location:

Charlotte, NC, Remote/Home Based

Job Summary and Description:

This position will reside in EPRI’s Advanced Nuclear Technology (ANT) program which performs research to support the development and deployment of new nuclear reactor technology. Within the ANT program, this position will focus on the Nuclear Beyond Electricity (NBE) technical focus area. EPRI’s NBE initiative is focused on developing and supporting non-electric missions for nuclear power, including but not limited to the following:

  • Nuclear-Industrial Applications (such as process heat and electricity for refining, desalination, mining, steel, and chemical industries)

  • Low Carbon Fuels (such as hydrogen, ammonia, synfuels, etc.)

  • Flexible operation and Thermal Energy Storage systems

  • District Energy

  • Data Centers

  • Water (Desalination) and Wastewater

  • Maritime

  • Medical Isotopes

Responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and implementing research strategies for non-electric missions for nuclear energy.

  • Leading or conducting research for nuclear integration with industrial processes with minimal direct supervision.

  • Working with EPRI members and other industry stakeholders to ensure research priorities are aligned with stakeholder needs as well as industry timelines.

  • Helping to develop and identify new research areas or projects.

  • Manages small or medium (less complex) projects including budgets and resources without direct people management responsibilities.

  • Effective communication of complex strategies and results, expressing thoughts clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing, to subject matter experts, program members and advisors.

  • Leading proposal efforts and new promotional work.

  • Developing research or services opportunities of value to EPRI members that fit EPRI’s mission and capabilities. This will include solving customer problems, producing insights and information vital to the members, and delivering information in a manner that members and customers can and will apply.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Knowledge of nuclear power plant designs and industry.

  • System level understanding of the primary and secondary side of a nuclear power plant.

  • Experience leading projects and deploying new technology (could include projects outside of the nuclear power industry).

  • Knowledge of one or more non-electric applications of nuclear energy.

  • Project management skills, including scope, schedule and cost development and management.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Available to travel both domestically and internationally.

  • Enthusiasm for working on a variety of projects and eager to learn new things.

Education & Years of Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required.

  • 12+ years of experience within Nuclear Industry.

The salary range for this position is $147,725 USD to $160,125 USD annually.

This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan.

This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).

EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.

EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled

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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.

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