Research Engineer (Open Rank)

What we offer

Join NEETRAC, a Georgia Tech research center, and work at the intersection of academia and industry to move power delivery forward. You will lead applied research and testing in state-of-the-art high and medium voltage laboratories, shape project scopes, schedules, and budgets, and communicate results to utilities and manufacturers. Collaborate with a broad team of engineers, publish technical findings, and present at boards and international forums. This role provides access to a strong, values-driven culture focused on integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect within a premier engineering university environment.

What you will do

• Lead and manage research and testing initiatives as the project’s Principal Investigator, including defining scope, timelines, and budgets
• Develop detailed test plans that align with international standards and oversee their execution
• Coordinate testing activities, schedules, resources, and technicians, often coordinating across multiple NEETRAC engineers for multifaceted projects
• Engage hands-on in laboratory testing when required
• Analyze test data and produce comprehensive test and research reports
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to groups of 45+ engineers
• Maintain clear communication with customers regarding project status and results
• Build expertise by addressing real world power delivery issues and consulting with member utilities and manufacturers
• Present work at board meetings, forums, and international committee meetings; participate in leading standards development activities (IEEE, ASTM, ANSI, and similar bodies)
• Publish technical papers and articles; represent NEETRAC at industry conferences and events

Qualifications

This is an open rank vacancy. Final offer will reflect candidate qualifications in alignment with Georgia Tech Research Faculty ranks as described in the Faculty Handbook.

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree with 3 years of relevant full-time experience after degree, or Master’s degree with 5 years after completing a Bachelor's degree
• Doctoral degree
• Master's degree in a related area with 7 years of relevant full-time experience after degree, or 9 years after Bachelor's
• Doctoral degree in a related area with 4 years of relevant full-time experience after Bachelor's

Education, licenses, and experience

• Bachelor’s, Master’s (preferred), or PhD in mechanical engineering or a closely related field
• Engineering license in any state or the ability to obtain one within one year

Experience

• Experience with electric utility standards, line design, line operations, O&M, research, protection and controls, testing, or related areas
• Laboratory experience in environmental, mechanical, high voltage, medium voltage, and high power testing
• Experience in designing electric utility products and in failure analysis and component evaluation
• Background in asset management or operations research with emphasis on population statistics, infrastructure management, risk characterization and mitigation
• Familiarity with standards and specifications; involvement with standards development organizations (IEEE, ASCE, ASTM, UL, CSA or similar) is valuable
• Comfort with hands-on work using hand tools and instruments

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Strong teamwork and the ability to leverage colleagues’ expertise
• Capacity to work with both depth and breadth across topics
• Expertise in test procedure design, methods, and data analysis
• Wide-ranging experience across different product types and testing contexts
• Ability to design custom or unique test methods
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in parallel
• Capability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences in reports and presentations
• Willingness to travel for standards development committee meetings, typically at least two weeks per year; more travel possible with broader involvement

Location

Forest Park, GA onsite

About NEETRAC and Georgia Tech

The National Electric Energy Testing, Research and Applications Center (NEETRAC) operates within the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech, a leading producer of electrical and computer engineers in the United States. This role places you at the core of applied research in a university-industry ecosystem dedicated to advancing power delivery knowledge and standards.

Contact information

• Linda Dillon: [email protected]
• Shalonda Williams: [email protected]
• Lucretia Allen: [email protected]

Equal opportunity and values

Georgia Tech adheres to equal employment opportunity and upholds core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect. Background checks are required for successful candidates.