[Hiring] Building Energy Research Engineer/Scientist @Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Role Description

The Building Systems Group at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking a Buildings Energy Research Engineer/Scientist to join our fast-growing Residential & Commercial Building Program team. The individual will be a task/project leader and technical contributor on a growing team of scientists, engineers, researchers, and analysts performing evaluation of building energy program(s) impact, field validation test and evaluation of building systems including water heaters, HVAC systems, and other systems.

• Support the development of innovative methods to analyze and assess the impact of technologies/systems/programs associated with achieving greater efficiency, optimization, and resiliency of building systems.
• Knowledge/experience related to building energy efficiency, residential and/or commercial building technologies and systems field research (new construction and retrofits).
• Support the development of test plans, procedures, data acquisition and sensor selection, and equipment installation.
• Experience leading/performing energy audits, applying analysis tools and models, and providing guidance for energy sustainability.
• Recognized expertise in statistical analysis and translating complex technical insights into strategies and plans for stakeholders.
• Experience engaging regional, state, and community organizations on energy and workforce-related issues.
• Work with and provide leadership to project teams that serve as a technical resource and project planner/implementer for residential and commercial buildings technologies and systems field validation.
• Interface with sponsors and their subcontractors to gather data, and plan and implement activities.
• Responsible for presentation of program results to clients and others; travel requirements may be as high as 25%.
• Attend conferences and present results of work, as well as support energy storage education in public forums and via invited presentations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • BS/BA in building science, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience -OR-
  • MS/MA in building science, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering or related field and 3+ years of relevant work experience -OR-
  • PhD in building science, mechanical engineering, architectural or related field with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience to include: construction, operations, or testing of residential or commercial buildings.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong analysis skills and/or experience with activities that further our understanding of technologies, and best practices for energy storage.
  • Strong, demonstrated writing capabilities and the ability to present information clearly and capably in a public setting.
  • Previously successfully worked with DOE, building systems vendors, and regional/state/local government.
  • Experience leading energy efficiency program impact and/or process evaluations for utility or government clients.

Requirements

• None

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Robust telehealth care options
• Several mental health benefits
• Free wellness coaching
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• Basic life insurance
• Disability insurance*
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Relocation
• Backup childcare
• Legal benefits
• Supplemental parental bonding leave
• Surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Fertility support
• Company-funded pension plan*
• 401(k) savings plan with company match*
• Up to 120 vacation hours per year
• Ten paid holidays per year

Company Description

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.