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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory · 7 hours ago

Electrical Engineer II - Power Systems

Richland, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$100K/yr - $100K/yr

2+ years exp

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution focused on scientific research and innovation in various domains, including energy and environment. The role of Electrical Engineer II involves researching, developing, designing, and testing electrical systems and components, with a focus on power systems and control methodologies.

Biomass EnergyEnergyGovernmentProduct ResearchSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical/electronic systems, components, equipment, and networks as well as their control and optimization theory and techniques

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 addressing problems in planning, operations, economics, resilience, and optimization of system performance

Designs and develops new techniques and methodologies for control and integration of diverse energy resources and points of consumption

Develops and applies system architectures, models, and technologies for secure and reliable electric power systems and related technologies such as communications systems and grid cyber security

Qualification

Power engineeringPower system modeling toolsDynamic simulation platformsProgramming languagesLaboratory instrumentationComputer skillsCommunication skills

Required

BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR-

MS/MA -OR-

PhD

U.S. Citizenship

Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B

Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP)

Preferred

BS in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering with an emphasis in power engineering

Proficient in one or more programming languages (Python, MATLAB, etc.)

Applied scientific & engineering principles and theories to develop technical approaches to solve challenges

Experience with power system modeling tools

Steady state power analysis (PowerWorld, PSSE, etc.)

Dynamic and real-time simulation platforms (OPAL-RT, EMTP, etc.)

Familiar with the use of laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, signal generators, amplifiers, etc.)

Familiar with programming power system protection and control equipment

Demonstrated potential to successfully support Laboratory-based R&D projects by providing high-quality technical deliverables

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office, and a capability and willingness to learn NDE data acquisition/analysis/modeling software