Building Systems Data Scientist & Software Engineer

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Relocation assistance

401(k) matching

Job summary

The Buildings Systems Group at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is seeking a Building Systems Science Research & Development Scientist/Engineer to advance energy efficiency and building performance research.

You will work with software developers, building scientists, engineers, researchers, and project managers to deliver robust, maintainable software solutions and data tools that support DOE programs and national energy goals.

Qualifications

• BS/BA with 5+ years of relevant work experience, or MS/MA with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ year
• 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 whole-building modeling tools (e.g. eQUEST, Energy Plus) to identify retrofit opportunities
• Experience developing REST APIs, data services, relational databases, or cloud-based applications
• Experience with building energy data standards and formats such as BuildingSync, HPXML, or related schemas
• Experience with automated testing, CI/CD, and modern software engineering practices

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions that support building energy analysis and energy efficiency programs
• Lead development of technical products such as reports and journal articles
• Mentor junior staff and guide assignments
• Translate engineering requirements into robust software tools and interfaces

Skills

Building systems

Energy performance

Systems development

Education

BS/BA degree

MS/MA degree

PhD degree

Tools

REST APIs

Relational databases

Cloud-based applications

BuildingSync/HPXML

Job description

The Buildings Systems Group at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is seeking a Building Systems Science Research & Development Scientist/Engineer to advance energy efficiency and building performance research.

You will work with software developers, building scientists, engineers, researchers, and project managers to deliver robust, maintainable software solutions and data tools that support DOE programs and national energy goals.