Description |
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado, is the nation's primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Our mission is to develop renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices, advance related science and engineering and transfer knowledge and innovations to address the nation's energy and environmental goals.
Senior Electrical Engineer I
Requisition #914BR
Job/Research Summary
Duties would include research, modeling and simulation of electrical power systems. This research would focus on distributed generation (photovoltaics, wind, fuel cells, batteries, turbines, and inverters) and advanced distribution system concepts (smart grids and microgrids). This work would include model verification testing and detailed analysis, standards development and basic project management. The work would include planning and designing projects and determining technical objectives. This position would interact with funding entities to develop annual operating plans and budgets for proposed research. Interacts with members of the technical community to stay informed about developments and communicate results. Provides reports on technical work and input to technical publications and presentations. Publishes results in technical journals/conference proceedings; presents work at
conferences, symposia, and review meetings. Follows all Environment, Safety, and Health policies and procedures to ensure and maintain a safe working environment.
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Requirements |
Required Education and Experience
Relevant Master's and 6 years experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.
Additional Basic Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
M.S. degree in electrical engineering or other engineering or science program and 6 years of relevant experience. Demonstrated technical knowledge of engineering practices, procedures, and techniques. Ability to work well in a team or independently with limited supervision and lead team activities. Required attributes include: strong verbal, presentation, and technical writing abilities, sound interpersonal communication, creative, innovative, and adaptable.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred experience in electrical engineering with specialty in power systems, distributed energy systems, or power electronics. Familiarity with processing large data sets and conducting detailed analysis. Proficient at electrical system simulation programs (i.e. Powerworld, PSS/E, PSLF, Synergee, Distributed Engineering Workstation, Matlab/SimPower Systems, Simulink). Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience in the development of simulation and visualization tools. Initiates innovative research in areas supporting projects. Experience in project management of basic projects. Preferred Engineer Intern (EI) or Professional Engineering (PE) License.
Please include a cover letter specific to each position you are applying to indicating how you match the requirements of the posting.
NREL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and a drug-free workplace.
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