Idaho National Laboratory · 17 hours ago
Power Systems Engineer
Idaho Falls, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $234K/yr
5+ years expIdaho National Laboratory is hiring a Power Systems Engineer to work on their Infrastructure Security team. The role involves participating in grid technology research and supporting multiple projects aimed at enhancing grid reliability and performance.
BiofuelEnergyHomeland SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Select, apply, and integrate engineering principles, theories, concepts, and technologies with complex engineered systems
Perform and lead independent and team research into increasing the capacity, safety, performance, and reliability of energy systems
Prepare and contribute to technical reports, publications, and presentations at conferences, technical meetings and project reviews
Determine or approve the technical approach for the development and testing of engineered solutions
Lead or contribute to reviews of scope, requirements, designs, codes, documentation, and deliverables
Develop ideas and produce proposals for new work including joint projects with industry
Develop physics-based mathematical models of mechanical, chemical, and electrical systems to support and verify design
Collaborate and partner with other government agencies, other national laboratories academia, and private sector companies to achieve project goals
Maintain technical skills and other capabilities to support the INL mission. Stay informed about developments in industry and maintain skills and contribute to the development of new principles
Develop design documentation, maintenance and configuration of power systems, and research and development of advanced power control or measurement techniques
Apply engineering principles to monitor and evaluate condition and operational performance of power infrastructure, recommendation of maintenance standards and procedures, identification of vendor data parts, and planning for upgrades
Apply engineering principles to the development of operational power systems and may include the development of software and hardware
Perform research and development activities including the advancement of power measurement or control techniques, such as state estimation or automated metering, for improving the security, efficiency and reliability of the power system infrastructure
Mentor junior staff and look for opportunities to involve them in current projects
Qualification
Required
Level 3: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or directly related field and 5 years of experience or a Master's degree in electrical engineering or directly related field and 2 years of experience
Level 4: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or directly related field and 9 years of experience or a Master's degree in electrical engineering or directly related field and 6 years of experience
5 years of hands-on experience within a utility or power generation company, designing and implementing power systems
Demonstrated ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts developing complex power systems, including data management, and configuration management of systems
Ability to independently conduct research, and/or apply engineering principles to solve problems as part of an interdisciplinary team
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy 'Q' clearance, which requires US Citizenship
Preferred
Experience developing power models and simulations, such as digital twins, of grid architecture, grid topology, regional transmission, substations and critical components such as control systems
Experience developing and using artificial intelligence. Examples include optimizing large electric loads, identifying load congestion, and root cause analysis of outages
Ability to research and develop long duration energy storage solutions
Demonstrated technical understanding, research collaborations, and professional recognition in relevant field is required. This can be demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications, patents, technical reports, or other forms of professional recognition
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Experience with energy sector communications systems, including the digital architecture, encryption, spectrum and interference management, and timing
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
Paid time off (personal leave)
Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
Comprehensive Relocation Package
Company
Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory USDOE is a research laboratory focused on the development, demonstration, and deployment of nuclear energy.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2024-07-02Grant· $7.5M
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
David Teter
Deputy Laboratory Director of Management & Operations / Chief Operations Officer
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