Research Officer, Energy System Engineer
About The Position
We are looking for a Research Officer (RO) with a background in clean energy systems integration, energy storage, smart grid and microgrids to support developing and deploying resilient, low-emission, and intelligent clean energy systems for remote and Arctic operations. By advancing applied research and technology development in distributed energy integration, control, and optimization, this position will reinforce NRC’s leadership in supporting Canada’s energy transition and national energy security objectives. The selected candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. You will be working on projects performing research to plan and execute research, development, and demonstration (RDD) projects for the NRC’s clients and collaborators. This involves both administrative and technical responsibilities within the NRC’s operational and policy framework (project management, hazard prevention program, Treasury Board directives, etc.) to safely and efficiently deliver client-driven outputs. You will be working on specifying and integrating various microgrid hardware, software, and/or complete systems, data collection, formatting, and analysis, operating microgrid power systems, including generators, battery/inverter systems, supervisory controllers, etc… You will support the advancement of the microgrid lab infrastructure and operating microgrid power systems; writing and following safe operating procedures; evaluating operational performance of electrical and thermal systems and troubleshoot when necessary. You will be involved in the development of new research proposals (with multi-stakeholders), management of research projects, maintenance of research partnerships with external academic, industrial and government collaborators and supervision of students and vendors. Being in a dynamic position means that the workdays are always evolving, challenging and motivating. You are a self-starter who can excel in an evolving and exciting R&D environment and who provides input into the direction and priorities of R&D activities. If you are that person, this may be the perfect role for you!
Requirements
- Graduation with a doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in engineering or in a field relevant to the position; or Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in engineering or in a field relevant to the position, coupled with acceptable professional experiences in research and/or technology development.
- Experience in one or more aspects of distributed energy resources (DERs) for electrical generation and energy storage, smart grid or microgrid, such as, but not limited to, energy source and storage devices such as engine-based generators, batteries, electrochemical devices, photovoltaic systems, fuel cells, capacitors, load banks, and grid connections.
- Experience working on clean energy system design, operation and optimization.
- Experience working on distributed energy integration, control, and optimization.
- Experience organizing and supervising various trade contractors.
- Experience working on data collection and analysis.
- Experience in modeling and simulation of energy models, energy distribution systems, including electrical and thermal loads.
- Experience initiating and championing new ideas and executing research projects.
- Experience presenting research findings.
- Preparing peer-reviewed publications and / or client technical reports.
- English comprehension and writing skills to develop research ideas, write proposals, support documentation of research deliverables, review technical reports and write technical publications.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in developing AI/ML tools or digital twin technology for renewable energy system or microgrids is an asset.
- Direct experience with industrial power generation, storage and SCADA systems is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Performing research to plan and execute research, development, and demonstration (RDD) projects for the NRC’s clients and collaborators.
- Managing administrative and technical responsibilities within the NRC’s operational and policy framework (project management, hazard prevention program, Treasury Board directives, etc.) to safely and efficiently deliver client-driven outputs.
- Specifying and integrating various microgrid hardware, software, and/or complete systems.
- Collecting, formatting, and analyzing data.
- Operating microgrid power systems, including generators, battery/inverter systems, supervisory controllers, etc.
- Supporting the advancement of the microgrid lab infrastructure and operating microgrid power systems.
- Writing and following safe operating procedures.
- Evaluating operational performance of electrical and thermal systems and troubleshooting when necessary.
- Developing new research proposals (with multi-stakeholders).
- Managing research projects.
- Maintaining research partnerships with external academic, industrial and government collaborators.
- Supervising students and vendors.
- Providing input into the direction and priorities of R&D activities.
Benefits
- A robust pension plan
- Comprehensive health and dental coverage
- Disability and life insurance
- Office closure at the end of December
- Additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.
- Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
