Overhead Transmission Student Employee

# Job Title:

Overhead Transmission Student Employee

# Location:

Charlotte, NC

# Job Summary and Description:

The EPRI Overhead Transmission team performs industry-leading research and development (R&D) that enables and informs overhead transmission owners and operators in designing and managing their transmission network effectively. This R&D focuses on transmission line assets across their entire life cycle, from specification to removal.

We are looking for an Overhead Transmission Student employee to support technical staff in implementing tasks under their guidance and supervision. The successful candidate must be familiar with Microsoft Office Applications, scientific method, and laboratory procedures.

This position will be based at the EPRI Charlotte Office. Part-time during the school semester and plan to move to full-time hours during the summer.

Key Job Functions:

· Conduct research searches, literature surveys

· Perform laboratory experiments and evaluations under the guidance of technical staff

· Analyze technical information with guidance from technical staff

· Assist project managers & technical staff in implementing project tasks

Education Level and Years of Experience:

· Pursuing degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

The Ideal Candidate:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills

· Ability to convey technical results effectively to other technical staff.

· Self motivated with excellent time management skills

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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