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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 as a Systems Analyst
Translate your credentials for PERM requirements
Your foreign degree must be evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluator before PERM filing. A three-year bachelor's degree from India or Australia may count as a U.S. equivalent, but get the evaluation in writing before your employer starts the labor certification.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Focus your search on companies that have filed PERM applications for Systems Analyst or related IT roles in the past two years. DOL disclosure data shows which employers sponsor consistently, not just occasionally, which signals a functional internal immigration process.
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Use Migrate Mate to filter Systems Analyst openings specifically tied to EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship. The platform surfaces employers with verified green card filing history, so you're not guessing whether a company will sponsor before you apply.
Verify your job duties match the PERM job description
PERM requires the employer to define a specific minimum requirement for the role. If your actual daily responsibilities differ significantly from the filed job description, USCIS can flag the I-140 petition. Review the draft job description carefully before your employer files.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating salary
DOL sets a prevailing wage for your specific Systems Analyst role based on location and complexity level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage tier before negotiating your offer, since your employer must pay at least that amount throughout the green card process.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 track with your employer early
Employers choose the visa category based on the minimum requirements they define for the role, not your actual qualifications. If you hold a master's degree but the employer writes the job description to require only a bachelor's, you'll be filed under EB-3 regardless.
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Find Systems Analyst JobsSystems Analyst Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Systems Analyst roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on how your employer defines the role. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree or the equivalent. EB-3 covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. O*NET classifies Systems Analyst as a Job Zone 4 occupation, which supports specialty occupation arguments and advanced-degree sponsorship pathways.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Systems Analyst?
H-1B is a temporary work visa capped at 65,000 per year with an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent residency, with no annual lottery. EB-3 for most countries outside India and China has relatively short wait times. The PERM process requires the employer to conduct a formal recruitment test, which adds time before USCIS even sees the I-140 petition.
How long does the PERM process take for a Systems Analyst role?
PERM labor certification at DOL currently averages over 12 months for analyst review cases, separate from any audit. After PERM certification, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS, and then you wait for a visa number to become current based on your country of birth. For most countries, the total process from PERM filing to green card approval runs two to four years.
Where can I find Systems Analyst jobs that specifically offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Systems Analyst openings filtered by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Many employers list general job postings without specifying immigration support, so searching by verified PERM filing history is a more reliable method than reading job descriptions for sponsorship language.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes. Starting PERM while you're on H-1B is standard practice and does not affect your nonimmigrant status. Filing PERM before your sixth H-1B year allows you to extend H-1B in one-year increments under AC21 portability rules once the I-140 is approved. Your employer handles PERM filing with DOL; you are not a direct party to that application.
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