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Initially this was a good company to work for - collaborative in nature, member utilities are the customers, good opportunities to do research programs that truly benefit the customers. However, over time, I saw some leadership behaviors that I didn't like such as lack of decision making, lack of strong direction, lack of communication, changing technology flavor of the day, and ultimately, my younger boss forced me out, and took over my position to revamp it into her own. The organization should work towards retaining or increasing membership and not just making the senior leadership bonuses pay-out greater. for them. This organization is a non-profit but the leadership definitely gets paid handsomely. The project managers work crazy hours and are dedicated to their customers, but leadership doesn't see the dedication we put in.

Employees highly educated, motivated and mission oriented. Service to society, industry and power plants kept everyone focused. Major cutting edge technology development for heavy metal pressure vessels, piping systems, heat exchangers and advanced technology to test, evaluate and analyze modern challenges face the power industry in every facet. Enjoyed working with top flight colleague and industry clients. Challenged to solve major issues with hardware and programing for good of electric power industry. Enjoyed the structured organized and professional work environment. Big money could use some entrepreneurial cost savings since the over priced services caused programs to drop. Industry cannot afford the cadillac version all the time. Need more competition to keep cost down.

Very political and potentially cutthroat if you choose the wrong side.  Finance leadership out of touch however protected by the other VPs...  HR is headed by someone with NO HR experience and somehow HR is allowed dictates how managers manage over there own expertise.  If you want to make a long-term career there you must do exactly as HR says even if it means keeping the worst employees who produced nothing at the expense of your best. This makes you as a manager look and perform poorly.  

It could be are Very Cool place with new Exec leaders!

At EPRI, a typical day at work is anything but typical.  The projects presented can vary in many different ways which makes work anything but mundane.  My co-workers are all very capable employees who communicate effectively and are ultimately here to progress in ways conducive to the company's future well being.  The hardest part of the job is comes when problems are encountered with a project.  Most of the time there is not a generic fix for the problems and a little bit of creativity might be required to continue but that is what is also makes it fun for people like me who enjoy those challenges and overcoming obstacles.

There's no punishment for not working hard here and no reward for killing yourself. You can work really hard or not and it doesn't seem to matter. Good people are laid off, terrible people still collect their paychecks and bonuses. Management doesn't seem to know what their staff is doing or not doing. Also, there is no path for advancement. Smart, hard working people can work the same position for a decade or more.

The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. An independent, nonprofit organization, we bring together scientists and engineers as well as experts from academia and the industry to help address challenges in electricity.

Our research provides both short- and long-term solutions that enable the transformation of power systems to be more flexible, resilient and connected. Our ultimate goal is to provide society with safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible electricity.

EPRI is struggling.  It used to be a great place to work with great people and a great vision. A new management style has taken root that is destroying  the work environment..  it isnt about the research now, it is about selling projects and making sure your boss gets a great bonus.  I wouldn't reccomend it to anyone.  If you have to work here make it a resume builder and stay no longer than 5 years.  HR is horrible.  IT is struggling with no funds and management is only worried about their bonus.  A lot of back stabbing and cut throat mentality.  Not worth the pain.


Poor healthcare = very very expensive.  Cut throat "CFO group" breads negativity and is about budgets to ensure bonuses at the top, will exploit those of us who want to do good work and are willing to work extra hours with low supportive head count however the expectation of work being complete and perfect is of course prevalent.  Cold non-personal/family oriented leadership.  This is the case for all but those close to the CFO ensuring her success.  Top level is out of touch and about profits in a non-profit!

My day was full of making appointments and travel arrangements for the manager. I also did research for co-workers. I learned so much how account representative work - I never had worked in an environment like this. Co-workers were diverse in ethnic backgrounds which made the office a learning experience in itself. I had never worked in a environment like this.
Hardest part of the job was getting to worked in the mornings with the traffic. The most enjoyable part of the job was getting to travel some this the job.

EPRI has many wonderful qualities... and many quirks. Overall the company is very flexible and trusts employees to be independent thinkers, drive their own schedules and productivity. Staff is very driven and passionate about their work. Be prepared to be on the road constantly. The company does not have much advancement opportunity for folks early in careers, and by early, I mean non PhD level.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
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Student employee 9 salaries reported	$25.33 per hour
Student intern 15 salaries reported	$25.13 per hour
Senior scientist 1 salary reported	$47.00 per hour
Researcher 2 salaries reported	$109,000 per year

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