Buildings Energy Engineer – Research & Impact

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telehealth care

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance

Backup childcare

Pension plan

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks a Buildings Energy Research Engineer/Scientist to join our Residential & Commercial Building Program. You will lead tasks, guide a team of scientists and engineers, and develop methods to assess building energy technologies for efficiency, optimization, and resiliency in real-world settings.

The role requires expertise in building energy efficiency, field research on new constructions and retrofits, and experience with data acquisition, test

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a BS/BA in building science, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an MS/MA with 3+ years, or a PhD with 1+ year.
• Relevant experience includes construction, operations, or testing of residential or commercial buildings.
• Experience leading energy efficiency program impact and/or evaluations for utility or government clients.
• Strong analysis skills and the ability to present technical insights to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead tasks to complete projects on time and within budget, interfacing with sponsors and subcontractors to plan and implement activities.
• Present program results to clients; travel up to 25% may be required.
• Attend conferences and support energy storage education in public forums and invited presentations.

Education

BS/BA in building science, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering or related field

MS/MA in building science, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering or related field

PhD in building science, mechanical engineering, architectural or related field

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks a Buildings Energy Research Engineer/Scientist to join our Residential & Commercial Building Program. You will lead tasks, guide a team of scientists and engineers, and develop methods to assess building energy technologies for efficiency, optimization, and resiliency in real-world settings.

The role requires expertise in building energy efficiency, field research on new constructions and retrofits, and experience with data acquisition, test