Distribution Grid Engineer - Analysis and Controls Lead
Company: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Location: Livermore
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Job Description:
Job Description
We have an opening for an experienced Engineer. You will lead
system research on electronic power grid infrastructure analysis
with a focus on restoration and resilience and participate in
business development for the Cyber and Infrastructure Resilience
(CIR) program in the Global Security (GS) Principal Associate
Directorate. You will participate in collaborations with and travel
to DOE headquarters and institutions such as national labs,
utilities, and vendors in support of CIR's growing research
portfolio in electric grid infrastructure for the Department of
Energy (DOE)'s Grid Modernization Initiative. - This position is in
the Computational Engineering Division (CED) within the Engineering
Directorate.This position will be filled at either the SES.3 or
SES.4 level depending on your qualifications. Additional job
responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are
selected at the higher level.In this role -you will
- 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.Additional job
responsibilities -at the SES.4 -level
- 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.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or
equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Significant experience in one or more of the following areas:
distribution automation and operations, distribution planning,
modeling and simulation, data analytics, microgrid design and
operation.
- Advanced record of technical achievements.
- Ability to use standard programming languages to support
modeling analysis and visualization of control theory for
distributed grid components.
- 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.Additional
qualifications at the SES.4 -level
- Highly advanced experience leading the application and
development in one or more of the following areas: distribution
automation, control theory and operations, distribution
optimization planning, modeling and simulation, microgrid design
and operation.
- 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.Qualifications We Desire
- PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or
equivalent level of demonstrated knowledge.
- Significant experience working with utilities, Department of
Energy (DOE), and other relevant state government agencies.
- Expertise in network model and control theory development for
electrical distribution system and components.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO
guidelines.Position InformationThis is a Career Indefinite
position. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered
for this position.Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
- Included in 2022 -Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
- Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
- Comprehensive
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
- Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team
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against COVID-19 unless granted an accommodation under applicable
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will be teleworking.Security ClearanceThis position requires either
no security clearance, or a Department of Energy (DOE) L-level or
Q-level clearance depending on the -particular assignment. - -If
you are selected and a security clearance is required, we -will
-initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you
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applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a
post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use
of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal
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