The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is seeking a Senior Research Operations Engineer to support the development of advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions, and to contribute to the mission of advancing new and clean energy technologies to support a healthy and prosperous nation and world.
Requirements
- Engineering degree
- Knowledge of applying simulation and modeling methods in controller- and hardware-in-the-loop experimentation
- Awareness of NFPA and other Code applied to physical installations
- Computer Aided Drawing experience
- Experience with modern programming environments (Matlab, PLC, Python, RTDS, etc)
- Experience with network connectivity and IT/OT technology (OT = operational technology), firewalling and industrial and IP communication protocols
- Power hardware design experience including analog and digital circuits
Responsibilities
- Research, plan, design and implement advanced laboratory capabilities and infrastructure
- Operate, design or install laboratory equipment involving 480Vac (minimum) and/or 1000Vdc (minimum) ratings
- Design and operation of medium voltage (grid distribution) circuits and equipment
- Protection engineering for AC systems and working knowledge of DC protection
- Apply simulation and modeling methods in controller- and hardware-in-the-loop experimentation
- Design experiments, accomplish project management tasks, deliver data capture, and function successfully in a team environment and as an individual performer
- Handle physical setup, fabrication and troubleshooting
Other
- Relevant PhD and 9 or more years of experience, or relevant Master's Degree and 12 or more years of experience, or relevant Bachelor's Degree and 14 or more years of experience
- Excellent writing, interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated management of complex and/or impactful projects
- Strong organizational skills and task discipline
- Desire to mentor and teach team members and lead through decision making and advice
