Transmission Grid Engineer Lead

We have an opening for an experienced Transmission Grid Engineer. You will lead system research on electrical power grid infrastructure analysis with a focus on grid 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 CIRs growing research portfolio in electric grid infrastructure for the Department of Energy (DOE)s Grid Modernization Initiative and Department of Defense (DoD). This position is in the Computational Engineering Division (CED) within the Engineering Directorate.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired 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 :

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Masters degree in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: power transmission grid operation and analysis including unit commitment economic dispatch and production cost modeling.
• Advanced record of technical achievements in power systems engineering via peer-reviewed technical publications or successful project leadership.
• Ability to use standard programming languages to support modeling analysis and visualization of transmission grids and its components and control systems.
• Advanced level experience in the Independent System Operator (ISO) industry.
• 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 in one or more of the following areas: power transmission grid operation and analysis including unit commitment economic dispatch and production cost modeling.
• 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.
• Highly advanced level experience in the Independent System Operator (ISO) industry.
• 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.
• Experience working with Department of Energy (DOE) Department of Defense (DoD) and other relevant federal and state government agencies.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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• Relocation Assistance
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  Remote Work :

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  Employment Type :

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