Electrical Engineer I - Power Systems

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory • Richland, WA

69d • $78,000 - $114,600

About The Position

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, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational 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.

Requirements

• BS/BA or higher
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance

Nice To Haves

• BS in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering.
• Familiar with data analytics using scripting.
• Experience working in technical teams either in work, school, or extracurricular.
• Familiar with software tools required to process and present data.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic engineering theory to contribute to projects that research, develop, design and tests electrical power systems.
• Working under supervision, set up systems for testing, perform experimental tests, simulations, and evaluates results.
• Contribute to technical writing such as Topical Reports, Peer-reviewed Publications, patents/intellectual property, Software/Data Artifacts, Hardware/Materials/ Electronics Artifacts.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees