The Energy and Environment Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is focused on solving the nation’s biggest energy and environmental challenges, including modernizing the power grid, advancing renewable energy technologies, and addressing complex issues in nuclear science and environmental management.
Requirements
- BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR- MS/MA -OR- PhD
- Strong technical background in statistical methods, reinforcement learning, uncertainty quantification.
- Good understanding of and interest in advanced grid modeling techniques, renewable energy systems, and energy policy.
- Research experience in demand response, energy storage and other distributed energy resources.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++; experience in technical writing
- Experience applying machine and deep learning or statistical methods to domain specific applications, such as buildings and power grid.
Responsibilities
- Providing technical input on 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.
- Conducting independent research, developing new ideas, and contributing to research proposals.
- Preparing manuscripts for publication and presenting work to clients and at conferences.
Other
- BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR- MS/MA -OR- PhD
- Must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment.
- Must obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential.
- Must complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication.
- Must disclose any affiliation with the government of a country identified by the Department of Energy as a 'country of risk' and recuse or receive approval.
