Smart Buildings Energy Research Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking a Buildings Energy Research Engineer/Scientist to lead and contribute to the Residential & Commercial Building Program. You will analyze building energy technologies, develop test plans, and guide data acquisition and sensor selection while collaborating with sponsors and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes energy efficiency, field validation, and the impact assessment of building systems, with opportunities to present results at conferences

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: BS/BA in building science, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering or related field and 5+ years of relevant -OR- MS/MA in building science, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering or related field and 3+ years of relevant work experience -OR- PhD in building science, mechanical engineering, architectural or related field with 1+ year of relevant experience
• Relevant experience to include: construction, operations, or testing of residential or commercial buildings.
• Preferred Qualifications: Strong analysis skills and/or experience with activities that further our understanding of technologies, and best practices for energy storage are desired.
• Strong, demonstrated writing capabilities and the ability to present information clearly and capably in a public setting.
• Previously successfully worked with DOE, building systems vendors, and regional/state/local government.
• Experience leading energy efficiency program impact and/or process evaluations for utility or government clients

Responsibilities

• Will work with sponsor relationship management, program managers, and the group leader to support and lead tasks that are required to be completed on time and within budget.
• There will be direct interface with sponsors and their subcontractors to gather data, and plan and implement activities.
• Will be responsible for presentation of program results to clients and others; from time to time, travel requirements may be as high as 25%.

Skills

analysis skills

writing capabilities

DOE project experience

energy efficiency program impact

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) is seeking a Buildings Energy Research Engineer/Scientist to lead and contribute to the Residential & Commercial Building Program. You will analyze building energy technologies, develop test plans, and guide data acquisition and sensor selection while collaborating with sponsors and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes energy efficiency, field validation, and the impact assessment of building systems, with opportunities to present results at conferences