Power Systems Engineer

As a Power Systems Engineer at Idaho National Laboratory, you'll shape the future of America's energy grid and infrastructure by advancing cutting-edge technologies that power national security and scientific discovery. Your work will directly impact the resilience and innovation behind America's most critical energy systems, ensuring reliability and progress for generations to come. Dive into groundbreaking research that builds on INL's legacy of breakthroughs, from nuclear innovation to electric grid modernization, and help solve real-world challenges at scale. Collaborate with top-tier experts in a dynamic environment that values bold ideas and hands-on exploration, driving solutions that matter for energy and security. Join a team that pioneers next-generation power systems, influencing how energy moves and sustains the nation's essential missions.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Apply and integrate engineering principles, theories, concepts, and technologies with complex engineered systems.
• Design, plan, coordinate, implement, and disseminate projects independently or collaboratively.
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, publications, and presentations at national technical meetings and project reviews.
• Determine or approve technical approaches for developing and testing engineered solutions using existing or newly created technologies.
• Participate in reviews of requirements, designs, codes, and documentation for internal and external customers.
• Develop and implement ideas for project teams to 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 with government agencies, academia, and private sector companies to achieve project goals.
• Maintain and enhance technical skills in support of the INL mission, staying abreast of industry developments.
• Develop design documentation, maintenance, and configuration of power systems, and conduct R&D of advanced power control or measurement techniques.
• Generate ideas for new proposals and business development opportunities.
• Prepare drawings, calculations, and specifications for power systems.
• Apply engineering principles to monitor and evaluate the condition and performance of power infrastructure, recommend maintenance standards and procedures, identify vendor data parts, and plan for upgrades.
• Develop operational power systems, potentially including software and/or hardware development.
• Conduct research and development to advance power measurement or control techniques, such as state estimation or automated metering, for improving security, efficiency, and reliability.
• Mentor junior staff and involve them in current projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a directly related field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Experience determined with level.
• Must be a US Citizen and obtain and maintain a DOE "L" or "Q" clearance. May be required to obtain and maintain additional security clearance such as Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Advanced degree in a directly related field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Demonstrated ability to perform independent research and methods development.
• Technical understanding, research collaborations, and professional recognition in relevant field, demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications, patents, technical reports, or other professional recognition.
• Expertise in power systems, data management, and configuration management. Application of principles, theories, and concepts in complex power system development.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

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