Sr Scientific Engineering Associate – 76589
Organization: EE-Environmental Energy Tech
The Energy Efficiency Standards Group (EES) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) supports the U.S. Department of Energy’s Appliance Standards Program by performing the interdisciplinary analyses that underlie the development and amendment energy conservation standards and test procedure rulemakings. We seek to hire an engineer or analyst with extensive knowledge of efficient lighting technologies, design, standards, and test procedures for a full-time Scientific Engineering Associate (SEA) position: a senior SEA (SSEA) or principle SEA (PSEA) depending on the level of experience the candidate brings to the job. Scientific Engineering Associates in the Group provide advanced technical support, applying engineering and scientific concepts to the development, analysis, review and documentation of energy efficiency standards and test procedures. SSEAs work with little instruction on day-to-day work. PSEAs work with minimal instruction and work more independently to develop methods and procedures to fulfill new assignments.
The successful candidate will enjoy performing high-stakes analyses in a fast-paced and highly dynamic work environment, working on a day-to-day level with an interdisciplinary lighting team of 5 to 10 individuals.
Responsibilities:
The SEA will apply their knowledge of efficient lighting technologies to support the LBNL EES team in the review, amendment, and development of new or existing lighting standards and test procedures. This work includes the engaging in the following tasks:
Working with the lighting team to:
• Brainstorm key concepts and data sources
• Develop analytical approaches and problem solving strategies
• Coordinate on analysis documentation and deliverables
Research. Working with minimal supervision:
• Develop advanced analytical tools and approaches to analyze energy and economic impacts of potential lighting technology standards
• Analyze and develop test procedures for applicability to current lighting products and DOE requirements and harmonization test procedures of industry and other agencies (e.g. ENERGY STAR)
• Evaluate test results for consistency with testing requirements and standards compliance
Deliverables development:
• Create technical documentation describing methods and results of work
• Work with team to prepare analytical tools for public use
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related discipline
• In depth knowledge of energy efficient lighting technologies
• Experience with energy analysis
• Computer modeling experience
• Ability to function well, produce accurate work under pressure
• The ability to adapt quickly to rapidly changing work demands
• Experience in working in a research team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Experience with technical writing and presentation
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• The ability to collaborate effectively, sharing and receiving creative ideas.
• 5 years of lighting-related experience (industry or research) for SSEA
• 8 – 10 of lighting experience (industry or research) for PSEA
Preferred:
• Doctorate in engineering or equivalent
Notes: This is a full-time, one-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal and/or conversion to a Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and on-going operational needs.
How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://bit.ly/lbl76589LightNow and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process.
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