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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 1 day ago

Power Grid Engineer - Lead

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$169K/yr - $257K/yr

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is dedicated to strengthening the United States’ security through innovative solutions. The Power Grid Engineer will lead research on electrical power grid infrastructure analysis focusing on resilience and collaborate with various entities to support the Cyber and Infrastructure Resilience program.

Information TechnologyMarket ResearchSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and support complex research projects with competing priorities and implement advanced research concepts in a multidisciplinary team environment where dedication and deadlines are important to project success

Partner with other LLNL scientists and engineers to bring research results to practical use in LLNL Global Security programs

Work closely with other CIR program area leads in developing the CIR program research roadmap

Develop internal and external collaborations and provide input for securing funding sources to meet program goals and objectives

Co-author refereed scientific papers and reports and deliver presentations for audiences internal and external to LLNL

Perform other duties as assigned

Balance multiple projects/tasks and priorities of customers and partners to ensure deadlines are met

Lead various highly complex projects, effectively leveraging the skills of team members. Serve as a mentor for other staff and assist in recruiting efforts

Serve as a primary technical point of contact with sponsors and partners and participate in development of new program business

Qualification

Power grid modelingData analyticsProject managementTechnical publicationsAdvanced communicationMicrogridsSignal processingHIL lab testingField pilotsResilienceU.S. DOE Q-level clearance

Required

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education and related experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas: power grid modeling and simulation, analysis, planning, operation, monitoring and control, data analytics, power quality, signal processing, resilience, microgrids, HIL lab testing, and field pilots related to electric power system modernization technology

Advanced record of technical achievements in power systems engineering via peer-reviewed technical publications or successful project leadership

Ability to use standard programming languages to support modeling, analysis and visualization, of power grids and its components and control systems

Advanced verbal and written communication skills needed to effectively collaborate in a team environment, present and explain technical information, document work, prepare and present successful proposals and high-quality research papers, and provide advice to management

Ability to travel off-site, including potentially internationally, for sponsor and customer interaction

Preferred

Highly advanced experience in one or more of the following areas: power grid modeling and simulation, analysis, planning, operation, monitoring and control, data analytics, power quality, signal processing, resilience, microgrids, HIL lab testing, and field pilots related to electric power system modernization technology

Subject matter expert knowledge and significant experience as a project manager or principal investigator of projects with differing priorities, loosely defined deliverables, and high visibility

Expert communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills necessary to present, explain, and advise senior management and/or external sponsors