Talent Bridge: Power Engineer

Description

Post Bachelors' Graduate - Power Engineering Professional

Location: Research Education Campus (REC) at UB4, Idaho National Laboratory

Schedule: 9-80’s with every other Friday off

Program Duration: 12 months, with a potential 1-year extension.

Position Overview: Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a recent bachelor's graduate for our Talent Bridge program, designed to transition individuals from academic study to career readiness. The selected candidate will work with electrical engineering that deals with power systems, specifically electric power transmission and distribution, power conversion, and electromechanical devices. Power System Engineers engage in research and development within our Infrastructure Security group.

Responsibilities:

• Select, apply, and integrate engineering principles, theories, concepts, and technologies with complex engineered
  systems.
• Alone or in collaboration with others, design, plan, coordinate, implement, and disseminate projects.
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, publications, and presentations at national technical meetings and
  project reviews with program sponsors.
• Determine or approve the technical approach for the development and testing of engineered solutions using
  existing emerging or newly created technologies.
• Participate in reviews of requirements, designs, codes, and documentation for internal and external customers.
• Develop and implement ideas for project teams to produce proposals for new work including joint projects with
  industry. Develop physics-based mathematical models of mechanical, chemical, and electrical systems to
  support and verify design.
• Collaborate and partner with other government agencies, academia, and private sector companies to achieve
  project objectives.
• Maintain and enhance technical skills and other capabilities in support of the INL mission. Stay abreast of
  developments in industry and maintain skills and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts.
• Develop design documentation, maintenance and configuration of power systems, and research and development
  of advanced power control or measurement techniques.
• Generate ideas for new proposals and business development opportunities.
• Prepare drawings, calculations, and specifications for power systems.
• Apply engineering principles to monitor and evaluate condition and operational performance of power
  infrastructure, recommendation of maintenance standards and procedures, identification of vendor data parts,
  and planning for upgrades.
• Apply engineering principles to the development of operational power systems and may include the development
  of software and/or hardware.
• Research and development activities including the advancement of power measurement or control techniques,
  such as state estimation or automated metering, for improving the security, efficiency and/or reliability of the
  power system infrastructure.

Qualifications

Eligibility:

• Individuals who have graduated from a college or university with a bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or directly related engineering degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Experience developing, spec'ing assembling breakout boxes, power sensor systems, NILM (Non-Intrusive Load Monitoring) technology solutions.
• Experience operating NILM sensor systems.
• Direct internship experience in supporting power systems and electric power transmission and distribution within a DOE National Laboratory.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Program Benefits:

• Mentored environment providing post-degree work experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Accelerated knowledge transfer from retiring staff to early career individuals.

Review and Evaluation: Performance and satisfaction will be reviewed at three, six, and nine months. At the six-month review, potential next steps will be discussed:

• Transition to a full-time role
• Pursue additional education
• Explore other opportunities

Job Information:

The pay range for this position is $82,152 - $88,992. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information
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