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Electricity Policy & Systems Analyst
Location:
Remote/Home Based
Job Summary and Description:
The successful candidate will work across EPRI’s Transmission Operations and Planning Group, a team of passionate power system researchers and modelers, and EPRI’s DCFlex Initiative, a cross-collaborative effort centered around enabling data center flexibility. EPRI researchers have a strong track record tackling energy systems integration issues, market operation and design innovations, and related topical and structural issues with utilities, ISO/RTOs, TSOs, government agencies, and partners worldwide. The successful candidate will join a team of passionate power system modelers and data center policy experts.
The successful candidate will perform advanced engineering/scientific analysis independently while demonstrating creativity and ingenuity in providing technical solutions. You will work directly with EPRI staff and have high interaction with members and industry. This position will support EPRI teams to identify, create and transfer to action the tools, methods and experience needed by systems to operate effectively into the future.
EPRI offers opportunities to work with established experts in an innovative environment to tackle key research questions in collaboration with electric companies and government partners. You will have autonomy and control over your work hours, and a flexible work environment. You can choose to work remotely, in one of EPRI’s offices, or a mix of the two.
This person will specifically:
- Support analysis and review of new data center policies, legislative efforts, and regulatory design, especially concerning retail rates and wholesale programs
- Contribute to and lead research in economic dispatch problems and/or resource adequacy
- Run or develop production cost models to analyze new research questions
- Lead smaller projects and work on multiple projects, including contributing to larger projects as part of a team
- Utilize research and analytical skills to develop or apply new methods or approaches to strategic challenges
- Be able to work with light supervision across an international team
- Prepare slide decks, briefings, and reports and present research findings to diverse audiences
- Scope new cross-cutting research projects to address member and society needs
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field with 4-6 years of professional experience
- Master’s Degree in a technical field with 3-5 years of professional experience
- PhD in a technical field with 0-3 years of professional experience, preferred
- Final level and compensation commensurate based on experience
The ideal candidate has:
- Research experience in academia, utilities, research institutes or similar, and has experience describing the issues covered to those with less experience (students, junior staff, etc.)
- Desire to engage with the ongoing issues around powering data centers and enabling flexibility is critical
- Experience in conducting modeling studies and presenting insights from analyses of these topics
- Previous exposure to electric sector planning; unit commitment/economic dispatch, resource adequacy, transmission planning, generation planning, environmental compliance, or related topics
- Experience presenting and explaining complex topics in front of groups with different experience and familiarity levels
- Ability to develop work independently on new topics
- Experience working in large, collaborative public projects
- Familiarity with new data center policies, legislative efforts, and regulatory design
- Experience using capacity expansion, production cost simulation, or other electric system planning models, especially PLEXOS, and also including PyPSA, Spine, CrystalSuperGrid, PSO, etc.; experience developing models is a plus
- Experience conducting quantitative analyses to answer market, policy, and/or technology research questions
- Strong interest in solving energy and climate challenges
- Demonstrated ability to work in and lead cross-functional teams and deliver innovative solutions
- Experience conducting quantitative analyses to support energy market, policy, or technology research projects
- Demonstrated experience scoping new research, leading proposal writing, and related development tasks
- Excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills; ability to present complex information clearly to varied audiences
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple responsibilities while collaborating with staff across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia
- Familiarity with renewable and energy systems integration developments; experience conducting studies and presenting insights using relevant software tools
Additional Details:
- Some travel is expected to support conferences, meetings, and member visits
- This opportunity is open to candidates based in the US, Canada and Europe; ability to work out of EPRI office or remotely
EPRI encourages applications from individuals who meet some, but not all, of the listed criteria.
The salary range for this position is $95,000 USD to $103,500 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
Together . . . Shaping the Future of Energy.
Job Title:
Electricity Policy & Systems Analyst
Location:
Remote/Home Based
Job Summary and Description:
The successful candidate will work across EPRI’s Transmission Operations and Planning Group, a team of passionate power system researchers and modelers, and EPRI’s DCFlex Initiative, a cross-collaborative effort centered around enabling data center flexibility. EPRI researchers have a strong track record tackling energy systems integration issues, market operation and design innovations, and related topical and structural issues with utilities, ISO/RTOs, TSOs, government agencies, and partners worldwide. The successful candidate will join a team of passionate power system modelers and data center policy experts.
The successful candidate will perform advanced engineering/scientific analysis independently while demonstrating creativity and ingenuity in providing technical solutions. You will work directly with EPRI staff and have high interaction with members and industry. This position will support EPRI teams to identify, create and transfer to action the tools, methods and experience needed by systems to operate effectively into the future.
EPRI offers opportunities to work with established experts in an innovative environment to tackle key research questions in collaboration with electric companies and government partners. You will have autonomy and control over your work hours, and a flexible work environment. You can choose to work remotely, in one of EPRI’s offices, or a mix of the two.
This person will specifically:
- Support analysis and review of new data center policies, legislative efforts, and regulatory design, especially concerning retail rates and wholesale programs
- Contribute to and lead research in economic dispatch problems and/or resource adequacy
- Run or develop production cost models to analyze new research questions
- Lead smaller projects and work on multiple projects, including contributing to larger projects as part of a team
- Utilize research and analytical skills to develop or apply new methods or approaches to strategic challenges
- Be able to work with light supervision across an international team
- Prepare slide decks, briefings, and reports and present research findings to diverse audiences
- Scope new cross-cutting research projects to address member and society needs
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field with 4-6 years of professional experience
- Master’s Degree in a technical field with 3-5 years of professional experience
- PhD in a technical field with 0-3 years of professional experience, preferred
- Final level and compensation commensurate based on experience
The ideal candidate has:
- Research experience in academia, utilities, research institutes or similar, and has experience describing the issues covered to those with less experience (students, junior staff, etc.)
- Desire to engage with the ongoing issues around powering data centers and enabling flexibility is critical
- Experience in conducting modeling studies and presenting insights from analyses of these topics
- Previous exposure to electric sector planning; unit commitment/economic dispatch, resource adequacy, transmission planning, generation planning, environmental compliance, or related topics
- Experience presenting and explaining complex topics in front of groups with different experience and familiarity levels
- Ability to develop work independently on new topics
- Experience working in large, collaborative public projects
- Familiarity with new data center policies, legislative efforts, and regulatory design
- Experience using capacity expansion, production cost simulation, or other electric system planning models, especially PLEXOS, and also including PyPSA, Spine, CrystalSuperGrid, PSO, etc.; experience developing models is a plus
- Experience conducting quantitative analyses to answer market, policy, and/or technology research questions
- Strong interest in solving energy and climate challenges
- Demonstrated ability to work in and lead cross-functional teams and deliver innovative solutions
- Experience conducting quantitative analyses to support energy market, policy, or technology research projects
- Demonstrated experience scoping new research, leading proposal writing, and related development tasks
- Excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills; ability to present complex information clearly to varied audiences
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple responsibilities while collaborating with staff across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia
- Familiarity with renewable and energy systems integration developments; experience conducting studies and presenting insights using relevant software tools
Additional Details:
- Some travel is expected to support conferences, meetings, and member visits
- This opportunity is open to candidates based in the US, Canada and Europe; ability to work out of EPRI office or remotely
EPRI encourages applications from individuals who meet some, but not all, of the listed criteria.
The salary range for this position is $95,000 USD to $103,500 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
Together . . . Shaping the Future of Energy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Policy
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation requirements
EB-2 eligibility for policy roles depends on demonstrating that your position requires an advanced degree in a specific field. A generic master's in public administration carries less weight than one tied to a defined policy domain like health economics or environmental regulation.
Target employers with established PERM filing histories
Federal contractors, university policy centers, and large nonprofit advocacy organizations file PERM applications regularly. These employers have internal HR processes for labor certification, which shortens your sponsorship timeline compared to first-time sponsors.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring policy employers
Searching broadly for policy jobs buries the few roles where sponsorship is already on the table. Migrate Mate filters by employers with active green card filing history, so you target organizations that have already navigated PERM for roles like yours.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your policy role and location before PERM is approved. Check your job title against the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered salary meets the required wage level, since underpayment blocks certification.
Negotiate timing before your employer files the PERM application
Once PERM is filed, your employer's recruitment documentation is locked in. Raise questions about job duties, title, and remote-work arrangements before filing, not after. Changes post-filing can require restarting the entire labor certification process.
Distinguish EB-2 NIW self-petition from employer-sponsored PERM
If your policy work serves a national interest, like public health research or international development, the EB-2 National Interest Waiver lets you self-petition without a job offer. USCIS evaluates your proposed work's impact independently of any employer's PERM obligation.
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Find Policy JobsPolicy Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do policy jobs typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most policy roles at think tanks, federal contractors, and advocacy organizations qualify under EB-2, because the positions routinely require a master's degree or higher in a relevant field like public policy, economics, or law. Roles with a bachelor's degree requirement and several years of experience often fall under EB-3. Your employer's HR team documents the educational requirement in the PERM application, so the job description language matters.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for policy professionals?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status tied to an employer, renewed in three-year increments, and subject to an annual lottery for most cap-subject petitions. PERM green card sponsorship is a permanent immigration pathway with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process takes longer upfront, typically 12 to 24 months from labor certification through I-140 approval, but it leads to lawful permanent residency rather than repeated renewals.
How do I find policy employers who already sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search policy roles filtered by employers with verified green card filing history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to organizations that may not have sponsored before. Employers like large nonprofits, university research centers, and federal contractors tend to have established PERM processes and dedicated HR contacts for immigration matters.
Can I switch policy jobs while my green card application is pending?
You can change employers under the AC21 portability rule once your I-140 petition has been approved and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification. Policy and public affairs roles are broadly classifiable under O*NET categories, which gives you meaningful flexibility if your sponsoring employer changes its hiring plans.
What happens if my employer withdraws PERM sponsorship before I receive my green card?
If your I-140 has been approved and pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability protects your priority date even if your employer withdraws the petition. You can port to a new employer in a comparable policy role without restarting the entire process. If the I-140 has not yet been approved, you would need a new employer to file a new PERM application, which resets your place in the queue. Contact USCIS directly if your petition is withdrawn to understand your current status.
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