Overview
At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.
Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Integrated Discovery Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.
The?Energy and Environment Directorate?delivers?science and technology solutions for the nation's biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation's power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system; and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management.
The?Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, is accelerating the transition to an efficient, resilient, and secure energy system through basic and applied research. We leverage a strong technical foundation in power and energy systems and advanced data analytics to drive innovation, transform markets, and shape energy policy.
Responsibilities
The Buildings Systems Group is seeking a Building Systems Science Research & Development Scientist/Engineer to join our team of building systems experts working to advance buildings science, help make buildings more energy and water efficient, test and demonstrate new technologies, and facilitate the adoption of energy/water efficient systems in federal and commercial facilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide technical leadership and support to DOE's Home Energy Rebates Program by developing the national program database and Application Programming Interface (API), creating process workflows and user interface recommendations, and documenting tools that states, territories, and Tribes to implement the Home Energy Performance-Based, Whole-House Rebates program and the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program.
The candidate will contribute to the development, implementation, and advancement of software tools and data solutions supporting building energy efficiency and building performance research.
This position operates at the intersection of building science, data engineering and energy program implementation. The successful candidate will work as part of multidisciplinary teams of software developers, building scientists, engineers, researchers, and project managers to develop technical solutions that support building energy analysis, energy efficiency programs, and research initiatives.
The ideal candidate will bring strong understanding of building systems and energy performance along with systems development experience and will be able to translate engineering methodologies, technical requirements, and program needs into robust and maintainable solutions.
The candidate we are looking for is an individual who has a recognized reputation of applying building science and engineering principles and theories to proposing new research and solving buildings operations and controls challenges. The individual will provide guidance on assignments to more junior staff and develop technical approaches to solve building research challenges. The individual will lead the development of technical products, such as technical reports and journal articles, and presents at national conferences and technical forums. Defines and leads projects/tasks, reporting results on time and on budget. Provides leadership to proposals for new work. Teams with staff across the group and division to share resources and optimize approaches. Mentors junior staff and/or students.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
BS/BA and 5+ years of relevant work experience -OR-
MS/MA and 3+ years of relevant work experience -OR-
PhD with 1+ year of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate degree in mechanical engineering, buildings sciences, electrical engineering, or related field.
Experience developing software applications or analytical tools for building energy efficiency, building performance, utilities, or energy programs.
Practical experience analyzing building- or campus-scale energy and water systems, including design, commissioning, operations and maintenance, or auditing (e.g. ASHRAE level 2).
Experience using whole-building modeling tools (e.g. eQUEST, Energy Plus) to identify retrofit opportunities.
Analysis of building control system data to optimize HVAC performance and use of diagnostic and prognostic methods to enable more timely and proactive operation and maintenance of building systems.
Experience with miscellaneous electric loads and consumer electronics power management, measurement and estimation, and power conversion.
Experience with building energy data standards and formats such as BuildingSync, HPXML, or related schemas.
Experience developing REST APIs, data services, relational databases, or cloud-based applications.
Experience with automated testing, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and modern software engineering practices.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
None
Additional Information
Not applicable.
"Referral Eligible"
Testing Designated Position
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [email protected] .
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment
