Description
Power System Engineer
Recruiter: Domini Clark [Click Here to Email Your Resumé])
America's prosperity and economic strength depends on our nation's intricate system of critical infrastructure networks. Idaho National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center and at the forefront of research and development of solutions that protect and sustain infrastructure resiliency and operational reliability.
We are adding to our team and looking for an innovative, insightful and experienced Power Systems Engineer to perform strategic project acquisition and execution of research related to critical electrical power system infrastructures. An acceptable candidate will possess or demonstrate the following:
· Ability to perform leading research, development, testing, and deployment of power systems, using existing, emerging or newly created technologies for a wide range of government and commercial clients.
· Ability to apply extensive expertise in application of principles, theories, and concepts in development of complex engineered systems.
· Maintain awareness of potential sponsors and their current objectives and funding levels. Ability to lead proposal efforts individually or with teams to develop new business with internal and external customers.
· Ability to negotiate project requirements, to assemble teams, to produce and test solutions, and to provide necessary documentation. Lead reviews of requirements, designs, codes, and documentation. Manage program/project scope, performance measures, schedules, and budget for assigned projects.
· Ability to provide excellent leadership, communication and technical skills to ensure clear expectations are negotiated with customers and executed by the project team. Must demonstrate outstanding customer interface and communications skills (verbal e.g., presentations, training; written e.g., proposals, technical reports).
· Ability to provide leadership/technical direction and foster new concept development in an effort to continually enhance Division capabilities and products.
· Must maintain and enhance cognizance and reputation in chosen technical field. May represent the Company in professional activities or standards committees.
· Ability to mentor and/or train junior level personnel in technical complexities of assigned work.
Apply:
To be considered for this position, please apply on-line at www.inl.gov/careers to position #4976.
Additional Information:
*The INL is located in Idaho Falls, Idaho (www.visitidahofalls.com)*
*Position requires relocation to Idaho Falls, Idaho - Full Relocation Package offered*
*Bachelors Degree is a minimum qualification in addition to the specific requirements*
*To view openings individually and apply go to: (www.inl.gov/careers/index.shtml)*
*To learn about the INL History and our strategic plan please go to: (www.inl.gov)*
The INL is located in Idaho Falls, ID (www.visitidahofalls.com). The area is in the heart of some of the most outstanding, outdoor recreation areas in the world. Access to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Craters of the Moon National Monument, Sun Valley Idaho, scenic Shoshone Falls, Jackson Hole Wyoming, Salt Lake City Utah and areas of Nevada.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
SE Level 3: BS + 7 years, or MS + 5 years, or Ph.D. + 3 years. Preferred degree disciplines are: Power or Electrical Engineering or related field. An advanced degree and professional license is highly desired.
Special Requirements/Training:
Ability to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Must be a US Citizen. Preferred skills include a combination of several of the following skills, but are not limited to: Power system design and experimentation, familiarity with energy management system hardware/software/communication protocols, power system components (especially protective devices), working knowledge of power system modeling and simulation hardware and software (RTDS - Real Time Digital Simulator and PSSE - Power System Simulator/Electrical) preferred, graphical user interfaces, experimental setup and testing, sensors. Utility company or power-related industry experience is highly desired. Knowledge of applicable codes and standards. Must possess good customer interface and communications skills (verbal e.g., presentations, training; written e.g., proposals, technical reports). A minimum of 3 years of project management experience relative to power systems.
