Research Engineer III - Building Performance Standards
Company: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview
The Electricity Infrastructure & Buildings Division of PNNL is
accelerating the transition to a decarbonized, efficient,
resilient, and secure energy system through basic and applied
research. We leverage our strong technical foundation in power and
energy systems and advanced data analytics, to drive innovation,
transform markets, and shape energy policy. We are a collaborative
and creative division of over 400 experts who share a passion for
our mission and a drive to make difference.
Responsibilities
The Buildings Simulation & Design Group provides energy simulation,
tool development, and workflow automation for energy policy impact
analyses and integrative building design processes. We are hiring a
mid-level Research Engineer III - Building Performance Standards to
take a leading role in research, analysis, and technical assistance
to support the development, adoption, and implementation of
building performance standards (BPS) and other emerging policies
for high-performance and decarbonized buildings (e.g. advanced
energy codes). The selected candidate will use their knowledge and
training in building sciences/systems, practical experience with
high-performance commercial building design, performance
evaluation, energy retrofits, and portfolio management, and
understanding of innovative building energy policy tools to help
drive their implementation. Key activities will include:
Developing and refining of analysis processes and tools for
implementation, compliance, and enforcement of BPS policies.
Analyzing energy, engineering, and economic data of new and
existing buildings to inform policy decisions.
Working in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams in PNNL and
various stakeholders to assess and document the impact of BPS
policies in terms of energy and emissions savings, conduct studies,
and make recommendations on the alignment of BPS policies and new
construction codes.
Providing direct technical assistance in BPS and building energy
code policy to states, local governments, and non-profit
organizations.
Developing technical resources to support policy development and
implementation, covering topics ranging from equitable policy
development to compliance pathway alternatives.
General responsibilities:
Develop or contribute to research proposals for new project
opportunities.
Select and develop technical approaches to projects.
Serve as the principal investigator or co-PI on multiple, complex
projects and/or large tasks.
Lead scoping, scheduling, and budgeting for projects/tasks.
Demonstrate ability to acquire funding for self and task-level
teams.
Manage research project teams with internal and external
contributors.
Lead or contribute to the development of technical reports.
Represent PNNL at technical and policy conferences and forums.
Maintain productive engagements with funding sponsors and various
external collaborators.
Mentor early career staff.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
BS/BA and 5+ years of relevant work experience -OR-
MS/MA and 3+ years of relevant work experience -OR-
PhD with 1+ year of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree or Ph.D. in architectural engineering, building
sciences, or mechanical engineering preferred.
Practical experience with energy retrofits of the existing building
portfolios with variations in use type, energy systems type,
retrofit strategies, and incentives.
Working knowledge of building performance standards, and related
building energy policies.
Experience engaging with a variety of building design, operations,
retrofits, and policy stakeholders (e.g. government offices,
utility programs, standards committees, and industry).
Experience developing and managing projects including proposal
writing and leading technical teams.
Skilled verbal communicator with both technical and non-technical
audiences.
Skilled, experienced writer of technical reports and briefings
(writing sample required).
Experience applying engineering economics and cost estimating to
demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of energy efficiency.
Experience delivering presentations and the ability to convey
technical information to both technical and non-technical.
A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving with the
ability to work well on interdisciplinary.
A passion for learning and innovation, and a desire to advance the
building sciences domain through improvements in energy.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
Not Applicable.
Additional Information
Not applicable.
Testing Designated Position
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class
research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse
workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity,
Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic,
driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on
meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S.
Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be
one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and
excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work
schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern
Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar
outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus
is only a 45-minute flight (or -3-hour drive) from Seattle or
Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected
to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal
Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work
environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental
sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to
be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all
racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with
disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for
employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including
pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national
origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family
medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or
characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for
individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job
application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or
an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at
careers@pnnl.gov .
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace
Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws
prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test
prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law
regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an
illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled
substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be
withdrawn.
Mandatory Requirements
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE
employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the
foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of
risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are
offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with
the government of one of these countries, you will be required to
disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation
or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day
of employment.
Rockstar Rewards
Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental
insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible
spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*,
employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition
assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and
adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are
automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may
enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120
vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per
year.
**Once eligibility requirements are met.
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