Power Systems Engineer 3
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Overview maybe not listed; but we could treat as "About the role" or similar. The posting includes Overview describing directorates etc. That's substantive. Could put under About the role
maybe. Or we could keep Overview as a
without heading? The instruction: use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities...). It doesn't forbid other headings, but suggests those are typical. Probably we should map sections: Overview -> About the role. Responsibilities -> Responsibilities. Qualifications -> Qualifications (includes Minimum and Preferred). Additional Information maybe about security clearance etc. Could be under Requirements? Actually there is a "Requirements" section later: "Additional Information This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance." That's more like Requirements. Also there is "About PNNL" etc. Could be separate but maybe not needed. Benefits: there is "Rockstar Rewards" describing benefits. So we need Benefits section. Pay and Schedule: not specified (no pay or schedule details). So we should NOT include Pay or Schedule sections because they are not stated. Skills: not explicit separate; could be part of Qualifications. We'll include only sections with real content: About the role (Overview), Responsibilities, Qualifications, Requirements (security clearance etc), Benefits (Rockstar Rewards). Possibly also "About PNNL" but could be part of About the role. We'll keep concise. We must preserve ALL substantive information; not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from overview, responsibilities, qualifications, additional info (security clearance, drug testing, citizenship, etc), benefits (Rockstar Rewards). Also note about location: onsite in Richland, WA or Seattle, WA. That's part of responsibilities? Actually appears after responsibilities: "This position is onsite and requires onsite work in either Richland, WA or Seattle, WA." That's location info; could be part of Responsibilities or a separate section like "Location". Not in list but we could include as a paragraph under Responsibilities or maybe under About the role. Better to add a short paragraph under Responsibilities or maybe a separate heading "Location". But instruction says prefer few substantive sections; we could add location as a paragraph under Responsibilities or About the role. Since it's not a standard heading, we can just include as a
after responsibilities. We must not repeat job title as heading. No job ID. We must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. So we need to strip the EEO statements, drug free workplace, etc? Those are substantive? They are legal boilerplate; instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. So we should remove the EEO statements, drug free workplace, security credentialing details? Wait those are about requirements (security clearance). Those are not boilerplate; they are specific requirements for the job. The instruction says remove EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. The security clearance info is not EEO; it's a requirement. So we keep that. The drug free workplace is also a requirement? It's more of a policy; but it's about drug testing which is already mentioned in Additional Information. Might be considered boilerplate? It's a statement about drug free workplace; but it's also a requirement. However the instruction says remove EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, not necessarily all legal statements. The drug free workplace might be considered boilerplate but it's also a condition of employment. Safer to keep it? The Additional Information already mentions drug testing; the later "Drug Free Workplace" repeats similar. Might be considered duplicated lines; we should remove duplicated lines. So we can keep the drug testing requirement once. We also need to remove "Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity" etc. That's EEO boilerplate; remove. Also remove "Rockstar Rewards Employees and their families are offered ..." that's benefits; keep. We must preserve all substantive information: overview text, responsibilities list, qualifications (minimum and preferred), additional info (security clearance, background investigation, drug testing, citizenship, etc), benefits (Rockstar Rewards). Also location. We need to format lists with
- . For responsibilities, we have a list after "Responsibilities:" with many items. Also there is a preceding sentence: "Lead and contribute to research, design, modeling, integration, and field validation of power system technologies. This role requires strong analytical skills under uncertainty, the ability to synthesize sparse or incomplete data, and willingness to perform hands-on installation and commissioning of novel devices in research testbeds (e.g., PowerNet)." That's prose; we can put as
before the list. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: list of three options separated by semicolons. We'll make a
- for each option? Could be each bullet. Preferred Qualifications: list of items separated by periods. We'll make bullets.
Additional Information: includes security clearance requirement, background investigation details, drug testing, citizenship, etc. We'll make a
with that info, maybe break into multiple paragraphs for readability but keep all info. Benefits: Rockstar Rewards list: many benefits separated by commas. We'll make a
- for each benefit.
We must not include Pay or Schedule sections.
We must output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft.
First, About the role: combine overview paragraphs.
Overview text: "At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus. The Energy and Environment Directorate delivers science and technology solutions for the nation’s biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation’s power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system; and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management. The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, is accelerating the transition to an efficient, resilient, and secure energy system through basic and applied research. We leverage a strong technical foundation in power and energy systems and advanced data analytics to drive innovation, transform markets, and shape energy policy. The Energy Systems Resilience Group (ESRG) focuses on advancing modeling, simulation,and integration of emerging power system technologies, including inverter-based resources(IBRs), power electronics, advanced grid controls, and distributed energy systems. ESRG’s capabilities span transmission and distribution modeling, electromagnetic transient studies, dynamic and stability analysis, and systems engineering to support reliability and resilience of an increasingly converter-dominated grid."
We'll put that in
maybe multiple paragraphs but okay. Then Responsibilities heading
Responsibilities
. Then afor the lead sentence: "Lead and contribute to research, design, modeling, integration, and field validation of power system technologies. This role requires strong analytical skills under uncertainty, the ability to synthesize sparse or incomplete data, and willingness to perform hands-on installation and commissioning of novel devices in research testbeds (e.g., PowerNet)." Then
- with each responsibility item.
Responsibility items list:
- Analyze, model, and simulate power systems, including protection, stability, reliability, and operational characteristics.
- Evaluate design options and system integration plans.
- Select components and equipment based on technical specifications, reliability, and system-level requirements.
- Develop and apply techniques for integrating diverse energy resources (renewables, storage, conventional generation) and points of consumption.
- Perform risk analysis to assess failure modes, disruption likelihood/consequence, and mitigation strategies.
- Contribute to secure and reliable architectures that incorporate communications systems and grid cybersecurity considerations.
- Plan and execute hands-on installation of novel devices in laboratory and field testbeds; maintain documentation and safety/compliance practices.
- Model inverter-based resources and power-electronics interactions at an awareness level sufficient to inform system design and testing.
- Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams; communicate progress to sponsors and stakeholders; publish and present research outcomes where appropriate.
Then location paragraph: "This position is onsite and requires onsite work in either Richland, WA or Seattle, WA."
Then Qualifications heading
- . Preferred Qualifications: list items: - Experience with distribution and/or transmission studies including load flow, short-circuit, stability, and protection. - Microgrid field experience (generation, energy storage, renewables) and campus-scale resilience assessments. - Knowledge of SCADA and grid communications systems; familiarity with cybersecurity implications. - Awareness of inverter-based resources, power electronics, and grid-forming/grid-following control concepts. - Experience doing geospatial analysis using GIS tools. - Experience with DOD/DOE programs; prior or current national security clearance is beneficial. - Military service experience is a plus (mission orientation, field-readiness). - Strong written and verbal communication; ability to lead tasks and mentor junior staff. We'll make each
- .
Then Requirements heading
Requirements
. Content: Additional Information about security clearance, background investigation, drug testing, citizenship, etc. Let's extract: "This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance. A security clearance background investigation includes review of your employment, education, financial, and criminal history, as well as interviews with you and your personal references, neighbors, and co-workers to determine trustworthiness, reliability, and loyalty to the United States. The investigation also examines your foreign connections, drug and alcohol use, foreign influence, and overall conduct. Requirements: U.S. CitizenshipBackground Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP). Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy if non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months cannot be demonstrated. Testing Designated Position This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program." We need to dedu
Qualifications
. Then maybe split into Minimum and Preferred? Could keep as one section with subheadings? But instruction only says usefor section headings; we could use
for Minimum Qualifications and another
for Preferred Qualifications. That's okay. Minimum Qualifications: list: - BS/BA degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant work experience; - OR MS/MA in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of relevant work experience; - OR PhD in Electrical Engineering with 1+ year of relevant work experience. Relevant work experience includes planning or operation of electric utility transmission or distribution systems. We'll make each as
- for each benefit.
We must not include Pay or Schedule sections.
We must output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft.
First, About the role: combine overview paragraphs.
Overview text: "At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus. The Energy and Environment Directorate delivers science and technology solutions for the nation’s biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation’s power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system; and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management. The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, is accelerating the transition to an efficient, resilient, and secure energy system through basic and applied research. We leverage a strong technical foundation in power and energy systems and advanced data analytics to drive innovation, transform markets, and shape energy policy. The Energy Systems Resilience Group (ESRG) focuses on advancing modeling, simulation,and integration of emerging power system technologies, including inverter-based resources(IBRs), power electronics, advanced grid controls, and distributed energy systems. ESRG’s capabilities span transmission and distribution modeling, electromagnetic transient studies, dynamic and stability analysis, and systems engineering to support reliability and resilience of an increasingly converter-dominated grid."
We'll put that in
- for each option? Could be each bullet. Preferred Qualifications: list of items separated by periods. We'll make bullets.
Additional Information: includes security clearance requirement, background investigation details, drug testing, citizenship, etc. We'll make a