Power Grid Engineer - Lead

Company: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Location: Livermore
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Learn How We MakeScience and Technology HappenWe support diverse research activities with talented staff, state-of-the-art facilities and core competencies. From internal collaboration to external partnerships, we work together to advance scientific discovery.The El Capitan supercomputer will give complex high-fidelity modeling, artificial intelligence and simulation an exascale boost. Learn how it will support national security and stockpile stewardship.Position InformationMid-Senior Level - Full-timeEngineering - livermore, CA - 10/24/2024Reference #: REF6550LJob Code: SES.3 Science & Engineering MTS 3 / SES.4 Science & Engineering MTS 4Organization: EngineeringPosition Type: Career IndefiniteSecurity Clearance: Anticipated DOE Q clearance (requires U.S. citizenship and a federal background investigation)Drug Test: Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)Medical Exam: Not applicableJoin us and make YOUR mark on the World!Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is important for continued success of the Laboratory's mission.Pay Range$159,330 - $245,544$159,330 - $204,636 Annually for the SES.3 level$191,220 - $245,544 Annually for the SES.4 levelThis is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.Job DescriptionWe have an opening for an experienced Power Grid Engineer - Lead. 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 CIR's 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.
    • Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
    • Experience in one or more of the following areas: power grid modeling and simulation, planning, operation, resilience, power flow, automation and control, integration of Distributed Energy Resources, microgrids, grid monitoring, data analytics, power quality, dynamics/EMT and stability, power markets, HIL lab testing, and field pilots related to electric power system modernization technology.
    • 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 power grids and its components and control systems.
    • 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: power grid modeling and simulation, planning, operation, resilience, power flow, automation and control, integration of Distributed Energy Resources, microgrids, grid monitoring, data analytics, power quality, dynamics/EMT and stability, power markets, HIL lab testing, and field pilots related to electric power system modernization technology.
      • 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.
        • Experience working with Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DoD), and other relevant federal and state government agencies.
        • Significant experience in electric power industry or within national laboratories.Additional Information#LI-HybridThis position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.Pre-Employment Drug TestExternal applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.Wireless and Medical DevicesPer the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.
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