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We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.
NREL’s Water Power team has an immediate opening for a full time (40 hours per week) electrical engineer with a background in electromagnetic systems design, power electronics, controls, and grid and microgrid integration in the areas of marine energy and wind energy.
The Water Power Technology Validation group performs research to advance wave energy, tidal energy, ocean current energy, riverine energy, and ocean thermal gradient energy technologies (i.e., marine energy technologies) - see https://www.nrel.gov/water/marine-energy.html for more information. In this pursuit we work closely with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), industry partners, and academic institutions. The group’s work involves the development of numerical design, control, and optimization software tools, developing new and innovative methods of capturing marine energy, performing laboratory testing, and supporting open-ocean testing.
The researcher in this position will lead technical analysis and design of generators and power electronics for marine energy applications, (e.g. wave, tidal, ocean current) as well as prototype development and laboratory testing and validation. This will include grid and non-grid applications (e.g. AUV recharge, aquaculture, microgrid, desalination, etc.). This includes small scale (sub-kilowatt) and large megawatt scale systems. This will be used to inform work on economic viability and device performance in a wide range of ocean conditions.
The ideal candidate must have experience modeling, designing and/or assessing power systems, and have proficient analysis skills. The successful candidate will develop and execute models, analyze results, and publish results in written reports, academic journals, and spoken presentations. Prior experience with technologies such as energy storage, marine energy, other renewable technologies, as well as systems integration issues is an advantage.
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* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Degree in electrical engineering; specialty in power systems or electrical machine design.
Experience conducting detailed analyses for electric power systems and microgrids.
Proficient at collecting electrical measurements, creating electrical diagrams, creating electrical models, and performing engineering studies using standard software packages for power systems analysis.
Knowledge of programming languages, ideally Python, Matlab, and or C++.
Established publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
Laboratory testing and validation experience.
Experience designing or modeling electric motors or generators
Experience with techno-economic modeling and assessment of renewable energy systems;
Experience with marine energy systems or other marine engineering applications.
Knowledge of electrical codes and standards.
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The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
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* Based on eligibility rules
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