Research Engineer II - Energy Storage Optimization and Control

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
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Job Description

The candidate will serve as a technical expert and task lead on multiple significant projects or tasks. This will include:

  • Performing independently the activities assigned under the direction and guidance of the project manager, by selecting and developing technical approaches to project work assignments.
  • Leading portions of large, complex, formal documents, such as project reports, journal articles, conference papers, and presentations.
  • Contributing to technical proposals for developing new projects and business.
  • Working with senior staff and project managers to develop and implement project management plans for projects of various sizes.
  • Working in a team environment of high-performance multi-disciplinary experts.

Responsibilities

  • Providing technical input and lead portions of large, complex, formal documents, such as project reports, lead author on journal articles, conference papers, and presentations.
  • Selecting and developing technical approaches to project work assignments.
  • Contributing to technical proposals for developing new projects and business.
  • Working with senior staff and project managers to develop and implement project management plans for moderate to large projects.
  • Working in a team environment of high-performance multi-disciplinary experts.
  • Accountable to technical group manager and project managers for project development, execution, and closure.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR-
  • MS/MA -OR-
  • PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Solid background and rich research experience in power system operation and planning, energy storage, renewable generation, demand response, and microgrid. 
  • Strong theoretical foundation in optimization and control.
  • Expertise in algebraic modeling languages and various linear/nonlinear solvers, and their applications in energy storage modeling and analytics.
  • Knowledge in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and uncertainty quantification.
  • Good understanding of engineering economics and power market.
  • Knowledge of software architecture and engineering, database design, web development, and data visualization.
  • Proficiency in Python, Julia, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL.
  • Experience in using version control software such as Git to manage code changes and collaborate with others on the same codebase.
  • Strong analytical, task management, and communications skills, both oral and written, and able to communicate clearly the goals, parameters, objectives and outcomes of their research.

Company Info.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (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!

  • Industry
    Engineering
  • No. of Employees
    4,400
  • Location
    Richland, WA, USA
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