Job Title:

Software Developer Student Employee

Location:

Knoxville, TN

Job Summary and Description:

This is an internship position for a student to support R&D projects related to contingency generation, screening and ranking software. Applicant should have good software development skills (Python is necessary) and, ideally, experience with good software development practices such as version control, naming conventions, adhering to style-guides, and code review. Appreciated extra skillsets would include familiarity with node-breaker modeling, converting to bus-branch modeling and complex networks and graphs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performing software code development, including, but not limited to, writing source code, developing databases, and creating user interfaces.

• Developing solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. 

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science required.

• 2 years of PhD studies (preferred)

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong programming skills (Python is required. JavaScript and C will be considered a plus)

• Strong technical writing skills.

• Familiarity with complex networks and graphs will be considered a plus.

• Strong experience with power system simulation tools (preferably PSS/E and DSA tool) will be considered a plus.

Development Libraries/Tools:

• Python scientific computing suite of packages: numpy, scipy, pandas, networkx, igraph

• Python packages for creating graphical user interface: tkinter

• Python packages for creating visualizations: matplotlib, plotly, bokeh, seaborn

• Version control: git (creating issues, performing pull requests)

The hourly rate range for Student positions are:

• Undergraduate: $16-29 per hour
• Masters: $25-31 per hour
• Ph.D: $27-34 per hour

These ranges are an estimate, and the actual hourly rate 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 hourly rate may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

As an EPRI Student, you will not participate in EPRI’s Benefit Programs which includes health insurance, retirement benefits, vacation, sick leave (except as set required by law) and holiday pay. However, as a Student employee you are eligible for the benefits of Social Security, State Disability Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance.

For Student positions which require one to relocate to an EPRI office.  Relocation assistance is not provided and the student will be responsible for covering all relocation costs/expenses.

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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