Senior Power Systems Research Engineer

Description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Senior 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. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Energy Systems Laboratory in Idaho Falls with every other Friday off. Hybrid work opportunities may be available for this position.

You will report to the Manager of Power and Energy Systems department and you will contribute to research projects, enhance technical capability of the group, and interface with internal and external partners. You will also contribute to the team’s culture, which is characterized by strong trust, mutual respect, and support.

Responsibilities Include:

• Select, apply, and integrate engineering principles, theories, concepts, and technologies with complex engineered systems.
• Alone 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 physics-based mathematical models of mechanical, chemical, and electrical 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 that advance power system protection.
• 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. 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree and 6 years of experience or a PhD and 4 years of experience. Relevant degrees include: Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Established publication or a patent record in power systems dynamic and transient modeling and simulation, power systems applications, protection, and stability analysis.
• Proposal writing and research project execution experience.

Desired Experience:

• Project Management experience

Job Information: 

• The pay range for this position is $109,260 - $223,908 . At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% 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.

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 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Reasonable Accommodation
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