Building Systems Data Scientist & Software Engineer

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rockstar Rewards

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is seeking a Building Systems Science Research & Development Scientist/Engineer to advance buildings energy research. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop software tools, data solutions, and APIs that enable energy efficiency programs and building performance analysis.

The role combines building science, data engineering, and program implementation, requiring leadership in projects, mentoring junior staff, and presenting at national forums.

Qualifications

• BS/BA and 5+ years of relevant work experience OR MS/MA and 3+ years OR PhD with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Graduate degree in mechanical engineering, buildings sciences, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Experience developing software applications or analytical tools for building energy efficiency, building performance, utilities, or energy programs.
• Experience with building energy data standards like BuildingSync or HPXML.
• Experience developing REST APIs, data services, relational databases, or cloud-based apps.

Responsibilities

• Develop software tools and data solutions for building energy efficiency and performance research.
• Lead development of technical products such as reports and journal articles and present at conferences.
• Translate engineering requirements into robust software solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support DOE energy programs.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff and mentor students.

Skills

Software development experience

Energy systems knowledge

REST APIs

Data analysis

CI/CD

Education

PhD with 1+ year of relevant experience

MS/MA with 3+ years of relevant experience

BS/BA with 5+ years of relevant experience

Tools

REST APIs

Relational databases

Cloud-based applications

BuildingSync/HPXML

EnergyPlus/eQUEST

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is seeking a Building Systems Science Research & Development Scientist/Engineer to advance buildings energy research. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop software tools, data solutions, and APIs that enable energy efficiency programs and building performance analysis.

The role combines building science, data engineering, and program implementation, requiring leadership in projects, mentoring junior staff, and presenting at national forums.