Energy-Efficient Buildings Research Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks a Buildings Energy Research Engineer/Scientist to lead and contribute to residential and commercial building energy program evaluations, field tests, and technology assessments. You will develop test plans, data acquisition, and sensor selection while guiding teams and coordinating with sponsors.

Expertise in building energy efficiency, energy audits, and statistical analysis is required; travel to conferences and stakeholder engagement with DOE

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: BS/BA in building science, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience; OR MS/MA with 3+ years; OR PhD with 1+ year.
• Relevant experience includes construction, operations, or testing of residential or commercial buildings.
• Preferred Qualifications: strong analysis, writing, DOE/regional government engagement, and energy efficiency program evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Lead tasks with sponsors, program managers, and group leader to meet deadlines and budget.
• Present program results to clients; travel up to 25% may be required.
• Attend conferences, present results, and support energy storage education in public forums.

Skills

Strong analysis skills

Strong writing capabilities

Stakeholder engagement

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 lead and contribute to residential and commercial building energy program evaluations, field tests, and technology assessments. You will develop test plans, data acquisition, and sensor selection while guiding teams and coordinating with sponsors.

Expertise in building energy efficiency, energy audits, and statistical analysis is required; travel to conferences and stakeholder engagement with DOE