The Technology Systems Analysis Group within the Energy and Environment Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory-Battelle is currently seeking a Senior Energy Systems Analyst. This position will provide technical and leadership expertise to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DoD) and other public and private clients in the areas of modeling and experimental work analyzing combined heat and power (CHP) systems with fuel cells, combustion turbines and other prime movers as well as different fuel sources such as coal, natural gas, and other hydrocarbons. The work scope includes the identification, assessment, design, implementation, and validation of energy systems with respect to their thermodynamic efficiency, cost modeling and other system integration and applications issues. Integration of these CHP systems with the HVAC&R systems within buildings (for space heating and cooling) and the electricity grid is another area of potential work for this position. Business development and client interactions are an expectation of this position. This position will also be responsible for program development and enhancement of the current Laboratory business strategy for on-going programs for the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy as well as other Federal agencies.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Engineer IV
Level of Responsibility:  Demonstrated success in working in a multidisciplinary and integrated work environment is required along with the ability to develop and communicate a vision/strategy to the research teams, peers and individuals. Lead teams that influence internal initiative decision making and effectively execute initiative development (i.e., conceive and assess new initiative projects and attract talented staff) with a focus on government agencies and industry involved in energy management research. Mentor and develop junior level staff and interact with peers at DOE, DoD and other public and private clients.  Ability to maintain and expand career with scientific and technical credentials in the areas of energy systems, controls, developing technical requirements for system operational efficiency and utility resource efficiency, and project implementation using alternative financing methods.

Accountability: To Program and Product Line Managers for performing assigned project roles on time and within budget, as well as for properly executing task management roles and identifying changes that could affect project success. To Technical Group Manager for maintaining expertise and communicating development and infrastructure needs, mentor junior staff, as well as identifying opportunities for business development and growth.

Engineer V
Level of Responsibility:  Demonstrated success in working in a multidisciplinary and integrated work environment is required along with the ability to develop and communicate a vision/strategy to the research teams, peers and individuals. Lead teams that influence internal initiative decision making and effectively execute initiative development (i.e., conceive and assess new initiative projects and attract talented staff) with a focus on government agencies and industry involved in energy related research. Mentor and develop senior level staff and interact with peers at DOE, DoD, and other public and private clients. Nationally and internationally recognized research career with scientific and technical credentials in the area of energy efficient system designs, effective management of energy research programs (i.e., professionally recognized society/conference leader and author of publications and reports known to influence the science and technology in the field). Grow professionally during the lifetime of initiatives to successfully transition the outcomes into viable PNNL led programs. Recognized by key government agencies and industrial clients as scientific leader, and have productive relationships with these clients.

Accountability: To Program and Product Line Managers for performing assigned project roles on time and within budget, as well as for properly executing task management roles and identifying changes that could affect project success. To Technical Group Manager for providing technical leadership, mentoring senior staff, maintaining expertise, communicating development and infrastructure needs, and identifying opportunities for business development and growth.

Note: Placement level will be dependent upon management's assessment of the selected candidate's skills, experience, and ability to contribute.

A successful applicant must have a working knowledge of how CHP systems work with the HVAC&R systems within buildings in the real world, be able to assess the energy efficiency improvements and cost impacts of the improvements as well as demonstrate the life-cycle cost effectiveness of the competing technologies. Other desired skills include knowledge of current and emerging energy systems and technologies, sustainability practices and principles, and onsite electrical generation and thermal recovery as well as absorption technologies.

Engineer IV
Technical Expertise:  Must be a technical expert of energy systems and their applications to buildings and the grid. Selects and widely applies principles, theories and concepts in the fields of energy conservation, improving energy efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Breadth of Relevant Technical Knowledge:
- Fully competent engineer contributing to science and technology solutions in the area of energy management.  Principal investigator or co-investigator on multiple projects/tasks or significant Directorate-level projects/initiatives.
- Understands the application of domain skills and knowledge.  Directs technical projects that may involve multi-disciplinary activities.
- Develops and implements project management plans for moderate to complex, higher risk projects.  Takes lead in scoping, scheduling and budgeting projects.

Minimum Education/Experience:  Bachelor's degree in mechanical or civil engineering or related disciplines with at least 7 years experience, or a Master's degree in mechanical or civil engineering or related disciplines with 5 years experience, or a Ph.D. in engineering, or a related energy systems discipline with 3 years experience is required.

Engineer V
Technical Expertise:  Must have a national or international authority in energy systems and their applications to buildings and the grid in the field applying intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles in broad areas of assignments and related fields of improving energy efficiency and cost effectiveness. An extensive publication list is required.

Breadth of Relevant Technical Knowledge:
- Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of scientific or engineering principles in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
- Exercises an identifiable expertise by making significant and progressive contributions to Laboratory initiative and goals.
- Advances state-of-the-art technologies and concepts.
- Develops project management plans for complex projects.  Takes lead in scoping, scheduling, and budgeting complex interdisciplinary projects and programs.
- Involved in planning for long-term technical capabilities that have a national impact.

Minimum Education/Experience:  Bachelor's in mechanical or civil engineering or related discipline with 9 years experience, or a Master's degree in mechanical or civil engineering or related discipline with 7 years experience, or a Ph.D. in engineering or a related energy systems discipline with 5 years experience is required.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace.  All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.  All staff at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States.

Job ID# 118135 - Senior Energy Systems Analyst (Engineer IV/V)