Modelica & AI for Building Energy Systems

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,668 - 169,986; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional health and retirement benefits

Parental bonding leave

Pet insurance

Winter Holiday Shutdown

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking an Energy/Environmental Technology Researcher (EETR2/EETR3) to develop and deploy simulation tools for energy systems. You will work in an interdisciplinary team on HVAC systems, contribute to high-impact journals, and help secure funding. This role requires a strong background in system modeling and controls with a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in a related field. We offer exceptional benefits including health and retirement packages, flexible work options, and a culture of inclusion.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a master's degree; or a PhD degree without experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in system modeling, simulation, building sciences and controls through journal and conference publications.
• Strong working knowledge of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy the Modelica Buildings Library and related Modelica/FMI-based tools.
• Conduct advanced research applying technologies to buildings and district energy systems.
• Publish in high-impact journals, present at conferences, and collaborate with industry.

Skills

System modeling and simulation

HVAC systems knowledge

Programming in Modelica, C/C++, Python

Numerical methods for optimization

Communication and presentation skills

Experience with building sciences and controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Modelica

FMI

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking an Energy/Environmental Technology Researcher (EETR2/EETR3) to develop and deploy simulation tools for energy systems. You will work in an interdisciplinary team on HVAC systems, contribute to high-impact journals, and help secure funding. This role requires a strong background in system modeling and controls with a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in a related field. We offer exceptional benefits including health and retirement packages, flexible work options, and a culture of inclusion.