Energy & Building Technology Researcher II

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking an Energy/Environmental Technology Researcher II in Berkeley, CA, to support stakeholder discussions, oversee TAMs, and advance energy efficiency initiatives with DOE-aligned priorities.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, development of technical guidance for EMIS and advanced building controls, and collaboration with principal investigators to pursue building emissions reduction opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5 years of experience, or a Master's with 3 years, or any suitable combination of education and experience.
• Experience in primary/secondary research analyzing energy/environmental equipment and HVAC systems.
• Ability to present data analyses to diverse audiences clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support discussions with diverse stakeholders via web-meetings and in-person workshops.
• Oversee provision of technical assistance by TAMs and refine processes & reporting.
• Prepare and promote technical analyses and sustainable practices to stakeholders to meet energy and cost-reduction goals.
• Conduct primary and secondary research on energy efficiency tools and document results.
• Develop project ideas on building emissions reduction in line with DOE and Berkeley Lab priorities.
• Contribute to development of EMIS, advanced building automation, and grid-interactive control strategies.
• Organize and work with large data sets using spreadsheets and database tools to create charts and insights.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Building energy systems

Energy management

Project ideation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Energy/Civil Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Mechanical/Energy/Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Spreadsheets

Database programs

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking an Energy/Environmental Technology Researcher II in Berkeley, CA, to support stakeholder discussions, oversee TAMs, and advance energy efficiency initiatives with DOE-aligned priorities.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, development of technical guidance for EMIS and advanced building controls, and collaboration with principal investigators to pursue building emissions reduction opportunities.