Job Title: Electric Transportation - Engineer/Scientist ll
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Job Summary and Description:
Performs complex engineering/ scientific analysis in the field of Electric Transportation with moderate direction and supervision.
Works directly with EPRI staff and moderate interaction with members and industry
Conducts technical searches and analyzes information in support of the project team
May conduct independent research
Project management
May participate in multiple projects
Assists Project/Program Managers in assessing customer needs, formulating technical approaches, preparing proposals, technical publications/papers, and making presentations
Works closely with contractors or staff to complete project research
Individual contributor
Additional Job Information:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in the field of engineering/physical science or equivalent experience required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must have satisfied requirements of entry level engineer/scientist and have 2-3 years of engineering experience or comparable work/educational experience required
Team player willing to work in cross functional teams on various Electric Transportation projects
Self-starter that can work with R&D staff in completing specific task under supervision
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills of methodology as well as results
Communication skills to present technical results and updates to members of the project team
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
Understand how work fits across technical area
Willingness to travel
Intellectually curious
Ideal Candidate:
Positive attitude
Sense of humor
Strong customer focus
Clear understanding of audience needs
Leadership experience
Tenacity in dealing with ambiguity, beaucracy, etc.
Ability to incorporate diverse perspectives while making progress toward goals
Project management experience, professionally or personally
Internship or other practical experience, e.g. Future Car team member, automotive mechanics, car restoration, or home construction/remodeling
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present research externally
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