Field-Scale Energy Storage & V2X Systems Fellow

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health and dental care

13 paid holidays

Fully vested retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Free RTD Ecopass

Job summary

The Colorado School of Mines is seeking a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering to lead field-scale energy research combining real-world deployments with advanced control strategies. The role focuses on battery energy storage systems (BESS) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) bidirectional chargers, spanning public and commercial sites across Colorado.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in electrical or mechanical engineering, with strong background in power systems and

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a relevant area with a strong background in power systems and controls, and field testing or implementation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex topics to nontechnical participants and listen to participants' questions and concerns.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Ruby, or MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Lead the real-world field deployment and experimental commissioning of residential BESS and commercial V2X pilot sites across Colorado.
• Develop, physically implement, and validate controls for BESS and V2X chargers to maximize energy cost savings for households and provide resilience.
• Derive data-driven insights from high-resolution field telemetry across 30+ residential and commercial sites, quantifying economic value, battery degradation, and grid impact metrics.
• Publish results in high-impact journals

Skills

Power systems

Controls

Field testing

Python

Ruby

MATLAB

Education

PhD in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Colorado School of Mines is seeking a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering to lead field-scale energy research combining real-world deployments with advanced control strategies. The role focuses on battery energy storage systems (BESS) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) bidirectional chargers, spanning public and commercial sites across Colorado.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in electrical or mechanical engineering, with strong background in power systems and