Electrical Grid Resilience Engineer

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking an Electrical Grid Resilience Engineer to join the Advanced Modeling and Simulation Group to develop, implement, and validate Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) models for grid systems, including generation, transmission, and distribution components.

• Conduct advanced dynamic and transient analysis of power and energy systems.
• Perform Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) testing on Distributed Real-Time Simulation (DRTS) platforms to validate control strategies and system behaviors.
• Contribute to the design and optimization of control algorithms for grid stability, fault ride‑through, and operational resilience.
• Design and implement systems for power generation, transmission, and distribution, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Conduct reliability analysis and upgrade power system equipment to enhance efficiency and resilience.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize power system performance and response to sudden fluctuations.
• Integrate renewable energy sources into existing power grids and ensure sustainable practices.
• Ensure and maintain the integrity of electrical systems through analyses, ensuring a reliable power supply for various applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in materials, mechanical, chemical engineering, or related field with 7‑9 years of relevant experience.
• MS + 6‑8 yrs;
  PhD + 5‑7 yrs of relevant experience will also be considered.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance; U.S. citizenship is legally required.

This position will require the selected candidate to obtain a DOE Security Clearance. BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre‑employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA require applicants to have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Factors such as pre‑employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre‑employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi‑program laboratory applying state‑of‑the‑art science and practical, high‑value, cost‑effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost‑effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the
* Benefits offered to employees include:

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company‑provided seed.
• Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability (company paid).
• Life Insurance Non‑Contributary 1X salary (company paid).
• AD&D Non‑contributary 1x salary (company paid).
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non‑Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting.
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match).
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap.
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children).
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the "About" tab l.doe.gov .

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