Power Grid Engineer - Lead

About the role

The Power Grid Engineer Lead position is within the Computational Engineering Division (CED), within the Engineering Directorate at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). This position is full-time and open to both Lab employees and external candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support complex research projects with competing priorities and implement advanced research concepts in a multidisciplinary team environment where dedication and deadlines are important to project success.
• Partner with other LLNL scientists and engineers to bring research results to practical use in LLNL Global Security programs.
• Work closely with other CIR program area leads in developing the CIR program research roadmap.
• Develop internal and external collaborations and provide input for securing funding sources to meet program goals and objectives.
• Co-author refereed scientific papers and reports and deliver presentations for audiences internal and external to LLNL.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: 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 related to electric power system modernization technology.
• Advanced record of technical achievements in power systems engineering via peer-reviewed technical publications or successful project leadership.
• Ability to use standard programming languages to support modeling, analysis and visualization, of power grids and its components and control systems.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills needed to effectively collaborate in a team environment, present and explain technical information, document work, prepare and present successful proposals and high-quality research papers, and provide advice to management.
• Ability to travel off-site, including potentially internationally, for sponsor and customer interaction.

Qualifications for SES.4 Level

• Hightly advanced experience in one or more of the following areas: 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 related to electric power system modernization technology.
• Subject matter expert knowledge and significant experience as a project manager or principal investigator of projects with differing priorities, loosely defined deliverables, and high visibility.
• Expert communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills necessary to present, explain, and advise senior management and/or external sponsors.

Pay Range

This position is offered at either the SES.3 or SES.4 level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. The pay range for the SES.3 level is $175,530 - $222,564 annually, and for the SES.4 level is $210,630 - $267,060 annually. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

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