R&D Electrical Engineer (Experienced) (Hybrid)
Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
About SandiaSandia National Laboratories is the nations premier
science and engineering lab for national security and technology
innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work
in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our
jobs:Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to
security, peace, and freedom worldwideExtraordinary co-workersSome
of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the
worldCareer advancement and enrichment opportunitiesFlexible work
arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every
two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour
days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and
telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)Generous
vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k,
learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed
at creating a solid work/life balance*World-changing technologies.
Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at:
http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job
classification.What Your Job Will Be LikeSandia's Renewable Energy
and Distributed Systems Integration organization is seeking an
R&D Electrical Engineer.On any given day, you may be called on
to:Develop new distributed optimization algorithms for distributed
energy resource (DER) control to complement existing work at Sandia
National Laboratories,which evaluates the impact of renewable
energy systems on distribution networksHelp assess the unique
challenges of vulnerable, weak and/or isolated electric grids and
develop research problem statements to address theseWork closely
with government and industry partners to assess the performance and
reliability of commercial and near-commercial distributed energy
resources/inverter-based resources and to develop new concepts,
tools and and components for the electric grid distribution
networkDevelop and run real-time simulation models and use hardware
in the loop to address research challenges to a secure electric
gridDevelop proposals for new work and present results on ongoing
research projects to a variety of audiencesThe selected applicant
can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected
applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to
the assigned work location when necessary.Qualifications We
RequirePhd in electrical engineering or other closely related
fieldFive or more years of electric utility experienceExperience
conducting research and development in distribution electric
systemsQualifications We DesireExcellent communication skills as
demonstrated by attendance at invited and peer reviewed conferences
and workshopsStrong publication record through peer-reviewed and
conference publicationsResearch experience in solar distributed
energy systems, photovoltaic systems, and algorithms for power
controlMembership in IEEE and/or related and relevant society and
recognition within such a society or role in a function such as
organizer of events, workshops, working groups or other roles that
show broad impact to the electric grid research communityRole in
electric grid related journal such as special issue editor or other
editor rolesAbout Our TeamSandia's Renewable and Distributed
Systems Integration (RDSI) department conducts research,
development and demonstrations of new components and systems that
will enable rapid transition to a grid based on clean and
distributed energy resources. The department partners extensively
with the U.S. industry and other research institutions to pursue
high-value solutions that enhance performance, safety, reliability
and resilience of energy systems. We establish the technical
foundation for advanced models, analysis methods, controls,
standards, cyber-security solutions and power electronics concepts
applicable to microgrids and interconnected systems. Much of this
work is conducted at Sandia's Distributed Energy Technologies
Laboratory (DETL), a world-recognized systems integration research
facility for over 40 years. This work is sponsored by the U.S.
Department of Energy. A growing portion of our customer base
includes other Sandia departments, including LDRD; members of the
U.S. industry; and other U.S. government agencies.Posting
DurationThis posting will be open for application submissions for a
minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date.
Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any
time.Security ClearanceThis position does not currently require a
Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.Sandia will conduct a
pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks
of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and
employment/education verifications. Furthermore, employees in New
Mexico need to pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access
to Kirtland Air Force Base. Substance abuse or illegal drug use,
falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct
or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be
denied or terminated, resulting in the inability to perform the
duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.If hired
without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to obtain
and maintain one for the position, or you bid on positions that
require a clearance, a pre-processing background review may be
conducted prior to a required federal background investigation.
Applicants for a DOE security clearance need to be U.S. citizens.
If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and
another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may
be impacted.Members of the workforce (MOWs) hired at Sandia who
require uncleared access for greater than 179 days during their
employment, are required to go through the Uncleared Personal
Identity Verification (UPIV) process. Access includes physical
and/or cyber (logical) access, as well as remote access to any NNSA
information technology (IT) systems. UPIV requirements are not
applicable to individuals who require a DOE personnel security
clearance for the performance of their SNL employment or to foreign
nationals. The UPIV process will include the completion of a
USAccess Enrollment, SF-85 (Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive
Positions) and OF-306 (Declaration of for Federal Employment). An
unfavorable UPIV determination will result in immediate retrieval
of the SNL issued badge, removal of cyber (logical) access and/or
removal from SNL subcontract. All MOWs may appeal the unfavorable
UPIV determination to DOE/NNSA immediately. If the appeal is
unsuccessful, the MOW may try to go through the UPIV process one
year after the decision date.EEOAll qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected
class under state or federal law.NNSA Requirements for MedPEDsIf
you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a
pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or
diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring,
and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if
employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to
comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.If you have a
MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia
National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to
ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the
interview date.Position InformationThis Limited Term Employee (LTE)
position is a temporary position for one year term, which may be
renewed at Sandia's discretion up to a maximum of seven
years.Individuals in LTE positions may bid on regular Sandia
positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be
converted to regular career positions during their term if
warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of
funds, and satisfactory job performance.by Jobble
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