Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Dover, DE

posted 15 days ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Dover, DE
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Electrical Engineer II - Power Systems position at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) focuses on advancing the transition to a decarbonized and efficient energy system through research and development in electrical and electronic systems. The role involves designing, testing, and optimizing power systems and their components, contributing to innovative solutions in energy policy and market transformation.

Responsibilities

  • Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical/electronic systems, components, equipment, and networks.
  • Adapts and applies control theory to design electrical/electronic systems with desired behaviors.
  • Designs, develops, installs, and supervises all aspects of control systems and processes.
  • Determines design approaches and parameters.
  • Analyzes equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests, and evaluates results.
  • Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.
  • Researches, develops, and applies tools, simulations, and models of electric power systems and components.
  • Designs and develops new techniques and methodologies for control and integration of diverse energy resources.
  • Develops and applies system architectures, models, and technologies for secure and reliable electric power systems.

Requirements

  • BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR- MS/MA -OR- PhD
  • Proficient in one or more programming languages (Python, MATLAB, etc.)
  • Experience with power system modeling tools such as PowerWorld, PSSE, OPAL-RT, EMTP.
  • Familiar with the use of laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, signal generators, amplifiers, etc.)
  • Familiar with programming power system protection and control equipment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-haves

  • Demonstrated potential to successfully support Laboratory-based R&D projects by providing high quality technical deliverables.
  • Capability and willingness to learn NDE data acquisition/analysis/modeling software.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Basic life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Supplemental parental bonding leave
  • Surrogacy and adoption assistance
  • Fertility support
  • Company funded pension plan
  • 401k savings plan
  • Up to 120 vacation hours per year
  • Ten paid holidays per year
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