Senior Electrical Engineer - Control Systems Engineer
Company: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Location: Topeka
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview
The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division of PNNL is
accelerating the transition to a sustainable, efficient, resilient,
and secure energy system through innovation and actionable
solutions. We are a diverse research organization of over 350
experts in electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering, data
and computer sciences, cybersecurity, policy, economics, and
related disciplines. Our vision is to transform the way our energy
system infrastructure is designed, integrated, and operated in
order to create environmental security, economic prosperity, and
social equity for the Pacific Northwest region, the nation, and the
world. Join our team and make an impact!
This position reports to the Optimization and Control Group Leader
within the Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division and
involves providing technical leadership to the Laboratory's
research at the intersection of advanced controls, machine learning
and optimization with an emphasis on building energy systems and
integration of buildings and distributed energy resources at
grid-scale. This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead
interdisciplinary, world-class research efforts addressing the
science and technology challenges of emerging complexity in modern
energy systems with a significant number of distributed
resources.
Responsibilities
Advances state-of-the-art technologies and concepts in control and
optimization of building energy systems and distributed energy
resources with an emphasis on technology deployment and
demonstration.
Drives organizational goals, including PNNL strategic planning and
prioritizing research objectives.
Builds strong multidisciplinary R&D teams able to impact the
scientific and technological challenges in this area.
Develops the strategy and manages day-to-day science and technology
activities, providing scientific and technical authority,
leadership and direction.
Leads scoping, scheduling, and budgeting of complex
interdisciplinary projects and programs. Involved in planning for
long-term technical capabilities that deliver national impact.
Publishes as primary or contributing author on technical
publications or reports.
Leads national and international professional activities and
external collaborations.
Mentors other Laboratory scientists and engineers and is technical
resource to other staff members and assists in attracting top
scientist/engineer talents to PNNL.
Establishes the approach for developing technological applications
to meet client needs.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
BS/BA and 7+ years of relevant work experience -OR-
MS/MA and 5+ years of relevant work experience -OR-
PhD with 3+ year of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in Mechanical Engineering or applied building sciences with 5
or more years of experience, or a Masters in Mechanical Engineering
or applied building sciences with 7 or more years of
experience.
Must have strong technical expertise in advanced building controls
and system optimization, fault-detection and diagnostics,
measurement and verification, deployment and demonstration of
advanced building control technology and building-grid
integration.
Serves as a principal investigator on multiple or complex projects
or tasks.
Strong data analysis skills and expertise in Python programming
desirable.
Strong knowledge of building systems and especially, heating,
ventilation and air-conditioning systems is desirable.
Leads scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of projects,
including building effective cross-disciplinary teams.
Generates new ideas and leads the development of significant new
project opportunities and proposals.
Recognized as a technical leader by the peer network. Must possess
demonstrated record of scientific contribution to
national/international endeavors in advanced controls science
and/or engineering research (such as IFAC, IEEE, ACM, ASHRAE,
ASME), strong leadership competencies, and the ability to build new
research programs working collaboratively with others across a
broad spectrum of disciplines to accomplish strategic goals.
Leads the development of significant technical products, including
technical reports and journal articles, and conference
presentations, which are recognized by sponsors and collaborators
for their technical impact.
Leads cross-organizational teams to identify and promote new
capabilities that advance PNNL's energy research strategy. Mentors
staff and peers across the directorate.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
Not applicable.
Additional Information
Not applicable.
Testing Designated Position
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class
research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse
workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity,
Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic,
driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on
meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S.
Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be
one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and
excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work
schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern
Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar
outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus
is only a 45-minute flight (or -3-hour drive) from Seattle or
Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected
to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal
Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work
environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental
sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to
be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all
racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with
disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for
employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including
pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national
origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family
medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or
characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for
individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job
application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or
an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at
careers@pnnl.gov .
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace
Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws
prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test
prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law
regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an
illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled
substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be
withdrawn.
Mandatory Requirements
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE
employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the
foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of
risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are
offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with
the government of one of these countries, you will be required to
disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation
or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day
of employment.
Rockstar Rewards
Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental
insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible
spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*,
employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition
assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and
adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are
automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may
enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120
vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per
year.
**Once eligibility requirements are met.
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