Research Engineer I/II/ Senior (Open Rank)

Georgia Tech; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Tech is seeking an electrical engineer for the National Electric Energy Testing, Research and Application Center (NEETRAC) in Forest Park, GA. This role involves serving as a principal investigator and working on various projects related to electrical testing and research.

The ideal candidate will possess strong electrical principles, project management abilities, and good interpersonal skills. A Bachelor's degree is required for the role, with opportunities for further qualifications leading to advanced positions.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree is required for Research Engineer I.
• Master's degree and 3-5 years experience required for Research Engineer II.
• Master's degree and 7-9 years experience required for Senior Research Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Participate in multiple projects in parallel.
• Conduct laboratory and field testing in a hands-on role.
• Develop project proposals from technical needs.

Skills

Electrical principles

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Writing and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Job description

Job Summary

The National Electric Energy Testing, Research and Application Center (NEETRAC) is a not-for-profit Testing, Research & Application Center that serves the electric utility industry of North America. NEETRAC is looking for flexible, motivated and skilled engineering staff. This position is for an electrical engineer who will serve as a principal investigator and understudy in the medium and high voltage testing laboratories. Over time this engineer will be a principal investigator on increasingly large and complex projects for a wide variety of research and testing needs funded by our members. The job is physically located at the NEETRAC Laboratory Campus in Forest Park, GA.

A successful candidate will undertake a number of Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Participate in multiple projects in parallel.
2. Display a thorough understanding of electrical principles.
3. Partner with NEETRAC customers to develop project proposals from their technical needs.
4. Conduct robust and practical experimental programs.
5. Undertake laboratory and field testing, in a hands‑on role, both individually and as part of a team.
6. Recommend project ideas / improvements to NEETRAC Members.
7. Undertake the curation and analysis of utility performance / measurement data.
8. Undertake travel for field work and technical interactions with members, as required.

Required Qualifications

This position vacancy is an open rank announcement. Final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook (https://www.policylibrary.gatech.edu/faculty-handbook/3.2.1-research-faculty-hiring-and-promotion-guidelines)

Research Engineer I

• A Bachelor's degree

Research Engineer II

• A Master's degree and three (3) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree, or
• A Master's degree and five (5) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree, or
• A Doctoral degree

Senior Research Engineer

• A Master's degree in related area, and seven (7) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree, or
• A Master's degree in related area, and nine (9) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree, or
• A Doctoral degree in related area, and four (4) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Solid understanding of engineering principles
• Ability to work on multiple projects in parallel.
• Good self-prioritization skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as a part of a team.
• Solid writing and presentation skills

Contact Information

Additional information about this job opening can be obtained by contacting: [e-mail]

To learn more about NEETRAC please visit: www.neetrac.gatech.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening

Location

Forest Park, GA