Research Engineer (Open Rank)

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech's National Electric Energy Testing, Research and Applications Center (NEETRAC) seeks an experienced Research Engineer to develop and manage applied research projects in high voltage laboratories in Forest Park, GA.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, write test plans, coordinate testing activities, analyze data, and deliver technical reports and presentations to industry partners. A strong background in electrical engineering and relevant research experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Master's degree with years of relevant experience preferred for higher ranks.
• Doctoral degree acceptable for Senior Research Engineer level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage research and testing projects in electrical labs.
• Serve as principal investigator and coordinate schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Write test plans, analyze data, and deliver technical reports and presentations.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Job description

Job Title: Research Engineer (Open Rank)

Location: Forest Park, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 301296

About Us

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Location

Forest Park, GA

Department Information

About the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the Georgia Institute of Technology

The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the largest producers of electrical engineers and computer engineers in the United States. Almost 2,600 students are enrolled in the School's graduate and undergraduate programs, and in the last academic year, 801 degrees were awarded. All ECE undergraduate and graduate programs are in the top five of the most recent college rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

In addition to the main campus in Atlanta, Georgia, ECE also has permanent operations at Georgia Tech-Lorraine in France. Graduate students who spend at least one semester each at of the Georgia Tech locations (Atlanta, Lorraine, on two continents, North America and Europe) can earn the Georgia Tech Global Engineering Immersion Program (GEIP) Certificate when they receive the Georgia Tech M.S. degree.

Over 110 ECE faculty members are involved in 11 areas of research and education: bioengineering, computer systems and software, digital signal processing, electrical energy, electromagnetics, electronic design and applications, nanotechnology, optics and photonics, systems and controls, telecommunications, and VLSI systems and digital design: and the School is either home to or a key player in almost 20 research centers and consortia.

ECE is key to Georgia Tech's growing reputation as an internationally recognized educational and research and development university. ECE is firmly committed to sustaining excellence in traditional areas of strength and venturing into burgeoning areas of opportunity.

Job Summary

The National Electric Energy Testing, Research and Applications Center (NEETRAC) is looking for an experienced mechanical engineer to develop and conduct applied research projects in its high voltage and medium voltage testing laboratories located in Forest Park, GA, just south of downtown Atlanta.

NEETRAC strives to be a globally recognized center of excellence in electric power research and applications by advancing industry knowledge. The center operates as a membership focused consortium that includes electric utilities, equipment manufacturers and related entities in the electric energy arena. The diverse interests of the consortium enable NEETRAC personnel to participate in a dynamic work environment that has extensive interaction with real world issues and opportunities.

You will work at the limits of knowledge in the electric power transmission and distribution industry. Electric utility and product manufacturers call NEETRAC when they need to solve unique non-standard problems for which they do not have in-house capabilities. Engineers at NEETRAC become internationally recognized experts, providing unbiased, fact-based information that increases the safety and reliability of the electric grid.

As a part of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, NEETRAC provides solid benefits and competitive compensation packages. The job level will depend on the relevance of the candidate's skills, experience and degree(s).

Visit www.neetrac.gatech.edu for more information about our impact on the power delivery industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage research and testing projects, which involves:
• Serving as Principal Investigator of research projects
• Conceptualizing and developing scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Writing detailed test plans and following international standards
• Coordinating testing activities, schedules, resources, technicians, etc.
• Coordinating project activities with other NEETRAC engineers as needed (projects are frequently multifaceted, requiring multiple experts on a project)
• In many cases, you will be actively involved in the testing itself, so you should be hands‑on and capable of working in a laboratory setting
• Analyzing test data
• Writing test reports
• Writing extensive research reports
• Preparing and delivering technical presentations to groups 45+ engineers
• Communicating with customers on project status and results

Develop as an industry expert in your field, which involves:

• Building a book of work addressing real world power delivery issues
• Consulting with Member utilities and manufacturers on individual topics
• Presenting work at board meetings, forums, and international committee meetings
• Attending or serving in leadership positions on various standards development committees¿ meetings (IEEE, ASTM, ANSI, etc.)
• Publishing technical papers and articles
• Serving as a NEETRAC representative at industry conferences and events

Required Qualifications

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,