Power Grid Engineer

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory • Livermore, CA

182d • $117,180 - $178,392 • Hybrid

About The Position

We have multiple openings for a Power Grid Engineer to conduct research in the topics of power system modeling and simulation, analysis, planning, operation, resilience, lab testing of devices and integrated systems, and field pilots. You will support LLNL's Cyber and Infrastructure Resilience (CIR) program's growing research portfolio in electric grid infrastructure. You will participate in collaborative research projects funded by the Department of Energy and similar, the State of California, and private sectors. These positions are in the Computational Engineering Division (CED), within the Engineering Directorate.

Requirements

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience with at least one power grid simulation software, such as GridLab-D, CYMDIST, OpenDSS, PowerWorld, PSLF or PSS/E.
• Experience developing software in languages such as Python, C++, Matlab/Simulink for prototyping power grid algorithms and visualization.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills necessary to craft creative solutions to independently solve complex problems.
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills needed to effectively collaborate in a team environment, present and explain technical information, and document work.
• Ability to travel off-site for conference presentations, and sponsor and customer interaction.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or related field.
• Power grid industry experience in practical power grid infrastructure resilience applications, with Department of Energy (DOE), and other relevant federal and state government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the topics of power grid modeling and simulation, analysis, planning, operation, monitoring and control, data analytics, power quality, signal processing, resilience, microgrids, HIL lab testing, and field pilots.
• Present formal and informal overviews of research progress at group meetings.
• Pursue independent (but complementary) research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internal and external to the Laboratory.
• Contribute to grant proposals and collaborate with others in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees