Power Systems Research Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Power Systems Research Engineer to work in our Power and Energy Systems Department within the Energy and Environment Science & Technology (EES&T) Directorate. This senior or staff level position is based on experience and offers a 9x80 schedule located in our Energy Systems Laboratory in Idaho Falls, with every other Friday off.

• Select, apply, and integrate engineering principles with complex engineered systems.
• Design, plan, coordinate, implement, and disseminate projects to technical reports, publications, and national technical meetings.
• Determine or approve technical approaches for the development and testing of engineered solutions.
• Produce proposals and perform business development, including joint projects with industry.
• Collaborate with government agencies, academia, and private sector companies to achieve project goals.
• Develop design documentation, maintenance, and configuration of power systems, and research advanced control or measurement techniques.
• Apply engineering principles to develop operational power systems, including software and hardware.
• Research and develop dynamic and transient modeling and simulations, including machine learning applications.
• Test and validate developed theories and algorithms using digital real-time simulation environments, including hardware-in-the-loop.
• Mentor junior staff and involve them in current projects.

• Level 3:
  Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited institution and 5 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree/PhD and 2 years of related experience.
• Level 4:
  Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited institution and 9 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and 6 years of related experience, or a PhD and 4 years of related experience.

• Experience with power system testing using digital real-time simulation environments and hardware-in-the-loop.
• Electric grid operations experience, human factors for control rooms, or high-, medium-, and low-voltage direct current experience.

• Pay range:
  Level 3 ($95,256 - $195,288) / Level 4 ($114,360 - $234,336).
• Multi-level posting – placement depends on depth and breadth of experience and skills.

Stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and laboratory environment. Hand/finger dexterity to type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance. Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts. 401(k) with employer contribution and match. Paid time off, tuition assistance, comprehensive relocation package. Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors.

Discover, demonstrate, and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options, and critical infrastructure.

Idaho National Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran, or disabled status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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