Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory/Berkeley, CA
Job Title: Scientific Engineering Associate
Req Number: 24441
Division: Environmental Energy Tech
Department: Energy Analysis
Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory is providing solutions to scientific problems! Are you someone who can make a difference on our team?
We are currently seeking a Scientific Engineering Associate to join our Environmental Energy Technologies Division. As a part of the Energy Analysist department, the person in this role will provide technical and policy-related support, applying engineering and scientific concepts, with an emphasis on research and analysis related to electricity systems, energy efficiency, renewable energy, other clean energy technologies, and energy-climate modeling. The Scientific Engineering Associate will perform in-depth engineering and economic assessments of energy-efficient and renewable energy technologies and practices. This individual will also produce articles and reports for publication based on this analysis, presenting research findings at conferences and workshops. With limited direction, the Scientific Engineering Associate supports Scientists in the International Energy Studies group by developing, designing and operating a broad array of electricity sector and energy demand models in order to solve a broad array of challenging technical and policy issues.
Working under limited direction, the Scientific Engineering Associate will:
• Independently develop approaches in collaboration with staff from International Energy Studies Group.
• Broadly apply scientific/engineering theories and methods in the areas of electricity systems, energy efficiency, renewable energy, other clean energy technologies, and energy-climate modeling.
• Conduct research on cost, energy and resource savings, and implementation of clean energy technologies and policies in the US, as well as internationally.
• Analyze and manage the analysis of data, prepare technical papers for peer-reviewed journals and final reports, in fulfillment of contract deliverables in the areas of electricity markets and policy.
• Make presentations on research results for disparate audiences, including technical conferences and project reviews.
• Interact with other researchers within and outside of LBNL regarding research activities.
• Contribute to technical memos, summarizing key analysis results.
• Write and edit sections of reports summarizing methods, data sources, results, conclusions, and/or energy and climate policy implications, along with providing appropriate graphics that clearly illustrate results.
• Design databases and engineering-based spreadsheet tools for analyzing energy use, energy efficiency benchmarks, greenhouse gas emissions, and screening economic analysis of electric generation and demand-side technologies.
• Provide information and consultation in response to research and information requests from outside the Group, Program, and the Laboratory, as needed.
• Assist group leader, group members, and other members of the Energy Analysis Department at large with data analysis problems regarding industrial energy use assessment methodology and data sources, as necessary.
Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in engineering, energy and resources, environmental studies, or physical sciences and up to three years experience in independent design, processing and analysis of data.
• Demonstrated understanding of electricity systems, energy efficiency, renewable energy, other clean energy technologies, and energy-climate modeling. International experience in energy and resource analysis.
• Demonstrated ability in engineering-economic modeling, econometrics, and policy analysis.
• Experience with quantitative data analysis.
• Proven communication skills as lead or co-author of technical papers, reports, and refereed journal articles.
• Proficiency developing presentations, presenting research results and representing the group at meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills to respond to short-term client needs, work with members of project teams, and collaborate with industry and international experts.
• Proven ability to work with multiple principal investigators on several concurring projects and to supervise the activities of others, as needed.
• Advanced mastery of Excel, proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Access, statistical analysis, and mathematical modeling packages.
• Proven technical writing and editing skills and ability to prepare materials and write sections of reports.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in various methods of electronic data transfer.
• Familiarity with web-based research.
• Ability to work effectively with groups or independently.
• Masters degree in engineering, energy and resources, environmental studies, or physical sciences, along with three to six years experience in independent design, processing and analysis of data is preferred.
Notes
This is a full time Career appointment.
How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://www.jobclub.com/…&RandomNumber=124706 and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process. As part of the online application process, please submit a single attachment that includes both your resume or CV and a statement of your research interests. Please be sure to reference where you found out about the position.
Berkeley Lab is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce.
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