Power Systems Research Engineer III - Inverter Resource; IBR
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Richland, Benton County, Washington, 99352, USA
Listed on 2026-06-28
Richland, Benton County, Washington, 99352, USA
Listing for:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-06-28
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Overview*
* At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.
Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.
The Energy and Environment Directorate delivers science and technology solutions for the nation's biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation's power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system;
and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management.
The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, is accelerating the transition to an efficient, resilient, and secure energy system through basic and applied research. We leverage a strong technical foundation in power and energy systems and advanced data analytics to drive innovation, transform markets, and shape energy policy.
** On-site in Richland or Seattle, WA is strongly preferred; remote work may be considered.*
* ** Responsibilities*
* The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division (EIBD) is one of PNNL's most innovative research organizations, bringing together interdisciplinary scientists, engineers, analysts, and technical staff to address some of America's toughest energy challenges. Our mission is to deliver transparent, reproducible, and unbiased research that supports national‑scale improvements to the safety, security, flexibility, and resilience of the grid. We take a systems perspective that integrates technological, economic, regulatory, and market considerations from generation to end‑use.
The Energy Systems Resilience Group (ESRG) focuses on advancing the modeling, simulation, and integration of emerging power system technologies-including inverter‑based resources (IBRs), power electronics, advanced grid controls, and distributed energy systems. ESRG's capabilities span transmission and distribution modeling, electromagnetic transient studies, dynamic and stability analysis, and systems engineering to support the reliability and resilience of an increasingly converter‑dominated grid.
We are seeking a Power Systems Research Engineer III with strong technical expertise in power system dynamics, I modeling, WECC‑aligned studies, and planning‑tool integration. This role contributes directly to modeling the dynamic behavior of renewable energy, storage, and other inverter‑based resources in both transmission and distribution systems.
The Power Electronics Modeling Team conducts research in I modeling, power electronics, grid protection and controls, T&D co-simulation, and system integration. We support DOE, WECC, industry partners, and utilities through rigorous analysis, advanced modeling tools, and high-impact research that strengthens the resilience and reliability of the electric grid.
The successful candidate will:
+ Demonstrate technical knowledge in power system dynamics, inverter-based resource (I ) behavior, and electromagnetic transient analysis.
+ Model and simulate dynamic and transient interactions involving IBRs, including resource controls, system stability, and converter-driven interactions.
+ Support modeling of renewable energy and storage systems in WECC-aligned planning tools such as PSSE, PSLF, Power World, and related environments.
+ Contribute to applied research involving I integration, grid forming/grid following control strategies, and IRB/I impacts on bulk and…
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