Department Director, Electric Power Systems

Argonne National Laboratory•Lemont, IL

About The Position

Argonne National Laboratory seeks an accomplished leader to direct the Electric Power Systems Department within the Energy Systems and Infrastructure Assessment Division of the Advanced Energy Technologies Directorate. The role provides strategic vision, technical direction, leadership, coordination, and support for energy and environmental analysis research and development programs serving the electric sector and other energy sectors. The Department conducts technical, economic, and environmental analyses for federal agencies, industry, and other stakeholders, and develops and applies methodologies, computational tools, and experimental platforms to assess energy technologies and systems, including electricity generation, transmission, energy storage, demand response, and energy interdependencies. The Department Director will define departmental strategy, grow research capabilities, and lead scientists and engineers in delivering mission-driven outcomes. The position combines technical leadership, organizational strategy, and staff development, and includes collaboration across Argonne and with DOE program offices, national laboratories, universities, and industry partners. The work includes domestic and international research activities and leadership in the design, development, application, and transfer of energy systems analysis tools, methodologies, databases, and decision-making information. The position requires a PhD in engineering, science, or a related field and 10 or more years of relevant experience, or an MS and 15 or more years of experience with demonstrated technical leadership. The expected hiring range is $169,507.00–$264,431.70. Onsite presence is preferred. This is a regular, full-time position.

Requirements

PhD in engineering, science, or a related field with 10 or more years of relevant experience, or an MS with 15 or more years of experience and demonstrated technical leadership.
Skill applying modeling, simulation, and visualization technologies and concepts to energy systems analysis.
Knowledge of research programs and priorities of the Department of Energy Office of Electricity (OE) and Office of Critical Materials and Energy Innovation (CMEI).
Thorough understanding of electricity, including conventional and renewable generation and production, distribution, transmission, and end-user consumption in industrial, residential, buildings, transportation, and other applications.
Deep technical expertise in one or more relevant domains, such as electric power systems and markets, smart buildings, or data centers.
Strong experience with advanced modeling, simulation, and experimental approaches, including optimization, equilibrium modeling, and agent-based methods.
Demonstrated skill managing large-scale energy systems analysis programs and delivering quality projects on time and within budget.
In-depth skills in team leadership, personnel development, and interpersonal relationships.
Ability to identify new research areas, develop and market proposals, and negotiate with sponsors.
Skilled oral and written communication at all levels of the organization.
Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Onsite presence is preferred.

Responsibilities

Set strategic direction and grow the department’s research portfolio aligned with DOE and Argonne priorities.
Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, building technical excellence and organizational capabilities.
Provide technical leadership for advanced modeling, simulation, and analytical tools for electric power systems.
Develop and manage large, complex programs and partnerships with stakeholders in government, industry, and academia.
Ensure delivery of high-quality, impactful research on time and within budget.
Cultivate a culture of safety, integrity, respect, teamwork, and collaboration.
Manage technical staff, project planning and management, technical deliverables, and program development.
Identify research areas and opportunities and pursue sponsor funding.
Lead the design, development, application, and transfer of energy systems analysis tools, methodologies, databases, and decision-making information.
Collaborate across Argonne and with DOE program offices, national laboratories, universities, and industry partners.
Assess individuals’ technical capabilities and match individuals to tasks.
Develop and market proposals and negotiate with sponsors.