Technology Researcher I

$81,264 - $137,136/Yr

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - Berkeley, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Berkeley, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Energy/Environmental Technology Researcher I (EETR1) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will contribute to various research and demonstration projects focused on demand flexibility in energy systems. This role involves lab testing, engineering design, data analysis, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to investigate project needs and implement technical methods to achieve project objectives. The researcher will document methods and results to support publication and outreach efforts.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to primary and secondary research on demand flexibility topics, including building load management and EV charging management.
• Conduct lab testing of coordinating grid signals with building loads and EV charging, implementing industry communication standards.
• Support the design and implementation of a multi-end use demand-flexible building/home energy system demonstration.
• Exercise judgment to determine appropriate analytical methods within defined procedures.
• Support execution of demand flexibility research and demonstration programs, including data collection and metrics analysis.
• Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and publications for various audiences.
• Provide resolutions to moderately complex problems.
• Collaborate with internal personnel and external contacts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with a minimum of 2 years of professional technical experience.
• Experience in research and analysis of building energy management systems or DER technologies.
• Experience in lab testing, instrumentation, hardware/software integration, or similar work.
• Experience in data collection and synthesis from diverse sources.
• Ability to apply analytical tools in building energy research.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate effectively.
• Strong attention to technical details and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in analytical methods and computational tools such as Python and Excel.
• Solid writing and presentation skills to communicate research methods and results.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of behind-the-meter distributed energy resources technologies (e.g., EV, battery, PV).
• Familiarity with HVAC systems and building automation.
• Understanding of open communication standards and system integration.
• Experience with utility demand response programs and measurements & verification (M&V).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation program
• Excellent health and welfare programs
• Retirement program
• Outstanding development opportunities