Electrical Engineer II - Power Systems

Overview

At PNNL,our core capabilities are dividedamongmajor departments that werefer to as Directorates within the Lab,focused on a specific area of scientific research orother function, with its own leadership teamand dedicated budget.

Our Science & Technologydirectoratesinclude National Security,Earthand Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory,a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facilityhoused on the PNNL campus.

The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division,partof the Energy and Environment Directorate, is accelerating the transition to an efficient, resilient, and secure energy system through basic and applied research. We leverage a strong technical foundation in power and energy systems and advanced data analytics to drive innovation, transform markets, and shape energy policy.

• Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical/electronic systems, components, equipment, and networks as well as their control and optimization theory and techniques.
• Adapts and applies control theory to design electrical/electronic systems with desired behaviors.
• Designs, develops, installs, and supervises all aspects of control systems and processes.
• Determines design approaches and parameters.
• Analyzes equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests, and evaluates results.
• Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.
• Researches, develops, and applies tools, simulations, and models of electric power systems and components addressing problems in planning, operations, economics, resilience, and optimization of system performance.
• Designs and develops new techniques and methodologies for control and integration of diverse energy resources and points of consumption.
• Develops and applies system architectures, models, and technologies for secure and reliable electric power systems and related technologies such as communications systems and grid cyber security.

This position is onsite and requires onsite work in either Richland, WA or Seattle, WA.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering with an emphasis in power engineering.
• Proficient in one or more programming languages (Python, MATLAB, etc.).
• Applied scientific & engineering principles and theories to develop technical approaches to solve challenges.
• Experience with power system modeling tools.
• Steady state power analysis (Power World, PSSE, etc.).
• Dynamic and real-time simulation platforms (OPAL-RT, EMTP, etc.).
• Familiar with the use of laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, signal generators, amplifiers, etc.).
• Familiar with programming power system protection and control equipment.
• Demonstrated potential to successfully support Laboratory-based R&D projects by providing high-quality technical deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office, and a capability and willingness to learn NDE data acquisition/analysis/modeling software.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

A security clearance background investigation includes review of your employment, education, financial, and criminal history, as well as interviews with you and your personal references, neighbors, and co-workers to determine trustworthiness, reliability, and loyalty to the United States. The investigation also examines your foreign connections, drug and alcohol use, foreign influence, and overall conduct.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Background Investigation:
  Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix
  
  B.
• Drug Testing:
  All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).

Note:

Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy if non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months cannot be demonstrated.

This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.

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