Power Systems Research Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Power Systems Research Engineer to work in our Power and Energy Systems Department within the Energy and Environment Science & Technology (EES&T) Directorate at Idaho National Laboratory. This will be a senior or staff level position based on experience. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Energy Systems Laboratory in Idaho Falls with every other Friday off.

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Power Systems Research Engineer to work in our Power and Energy Systems Department within the Energy and Environment Science & Technology (EES&T) Directorate at Idaho National Laboratory. This will be a senior or staff level position based on experience. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Energy Systems Laboratory in Idaho Falls with every other Friday off.

In this role you will participate in ideation, planning, coordination, and implementation of power systems projects. Experience in power systems dynamic and transient modeling and simulation, power systems machine learning applications, protection, and stability analysis is required. Experience with power system testing using digital real-time simulation environments and using power and/or controller hardware-in-the-loop is a plus. Electric grid operations experience, human factors for control rooms and/or high-, medium- and low-voltage direct current experience are also pluses.

Responsibilities Include:

• Select, apply, and integrate engineering principles, theories, concepts, and technologies with complex engineered systems.
• Independently or in collaboration with others, design, plan, coordinate, implement, and disseminate projects in the form of technical reports, publications, and presentations at national technical meetings and project reviews with program sponsors.
• Determine or approve the technical approach for the development and testing of engineered solutions using existing or newly created technologies.
• Produce proposals and perform business development for new work including joint projects with industry. Develop analytical models of electrical, mechanical or thermal systems to support and verify design.
• Collaborate and partner with other government agencies, academia, and private sector companies to achieve project goals.
• Enhance technical skills and other capabilities to support the INL mission. Stay up to date with developments in industry and maintain skills and contribute to the development of new concepts.
• Develop design documentation, maintenance and configuration of power systems, and research and development of advanced power control or measurement techniques.
• Apply engineering principles to the development of operational power systems and may include the development of software and hardware.
• Research and development activities, developing power system dynamic and transient modeling and simulations, including machine learning applications.
• Test and validate developed power system theories and algorithms using digital real-time simulation environments including hardware-in-the-loop.
• Mentor junior staff and look for opportunities to involve them in current projects. 
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or directly related field from an ABET-accredited institution and 5 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree/PhD in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution and 2 years of related experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or directly related field from an ABET-accredited institution and 9 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution and 6 years of related experience or a PhD in engineering and 4 years of related experience.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience with power system testing using digital real-time simulation environments and using power and/or controller hardware-in-the-loop is a plus.
• Electric grid operations experience, human factors for control rooms and/or high-, medium- and low-voltage direct current experience are also pluses.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($95,256 - $195,288) / Level 4 ($114,360 - $234,336). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with a 4.2%25 employer contribution and up to 4.8%25 match

Paid time off (personal leave)

Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)

Comprehensive Relocation Package

Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

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