National Laboratory of the Rockies · 22 hours ago
Researcher II/III: EMT Modeling, Simulation and Analysis for Large-Scale Power Systems
Golden, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $147K/yr
2+ years expThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. They are seeking a Researcher II/III to support research in electromagnetic transient modeling and simulation of the power grid, focusing on the transition to modern grid systems.
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Responsibilities
Modeling of power systems in various EMT-domain simulation platforms such as PSCAD, RSCAD or ParaEMT
Conduct EMT studies of the power system to address stability challenges for utility partners
Development of next-generation EMT Simulator and acceleration technologies
Maintain/enhance existing NREL simulation testbeds/platforms/tools for testing innovative research ideas
Prepare the results in form of reports and presentations
Write and publish results of analyses in peer-reviewed journals, transactions, conference proceedings, and/or technical reports
Qualification
Required
Relevant Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or related fields, or a relevant Master's Degree and required years of relevant experience
Strong background in power systems modeling and simulation
Strong expertise in EMT modeling and simulation (e.g., PSCAD, EMTP, RTDS, Hypersim, or similar platforms)
Solid understanding of inverter-based resources, power electronics, and system protection
Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, C/C++, Julia)
Researcher II: Relevant Master's Degree. Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience
Researcher III: Relevant PhD. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience. Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience
Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date
Preferred
Experience with large-scale power system simulation and model reduction techniques
Hands-on experience with EMT/Phasor-domain-based power system transient simulator development
Knowledge of parallel and distributed computing for EMT simulations
Experience with software development in Python, C++, or other programming languages
Familiarity with GPU acceleration of numerical solvers, parallel sparse matrix operations, or time-domain simulations is a plus
Knowledge of modern GPU hardware and architectures is a plus
Experience with commercial software development and GUI development is a plus
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Pension benefits
403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match
Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Personal time off (PTO) and sick leave
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Company
National Laboratory of the Rockies
The U.S. Department of Energy's primary national laboratory for energy systems research and development.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$166.09MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2024-09-04Grant
2023-09-21Grant· $1M
2023-05-22Grant· $150M
Leadership Team
Clay Sumner
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer L.
Chief Financial Officer
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