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Electro-magnetic transient (EMT) modeling, laboratory verification, and stability analysis for power systems Researcher
Golden, CO · Full-time
No sponsorship$84k-$151kDetected 30 days ago
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About the role
- Posting Title Electro-magnetic transient (EMT) modeling, laboratory verification, and stability analysis for power systems Researcher.
- Working at NLR NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development.
- Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration.
Responsibilities
- Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions.
- Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.
Requirements
- Or, relevant Master's Degree or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience.
- General knowledge of other related disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience in management of projects.
- Or, relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience.
- Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience.
- Additional Required Qualifications
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance at the Q/TS/SCI level.
- A polygraph may be required.
- Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age
- U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances.
- Hands-on experience developing automated tools for accelerating contingency analysis is a plus.
Nice to have
- Hands-on modeling experience with EMT simulation tools (e.g., PSCAD, RSCAD, OPAL-RT or EMTP).
- Strong understanding of small-signal, transient, and voltage stability.
- Familiarity with EMT modeling of IBRs, such as data centers, advanced pumped-storage hydro, batteries, wind and solar, grid forming inverters, etc.
- Experience in modeling and simulation of inverter-based resources (IBRs) and stability analysis of high-IBR-dominated power systems.
- Hands-on experience with data center modeling is a plus.
- Experience with software development in Python, C++, or other programming languages.
- At least one paper on inverter stability/modeling
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to process, interpret, and present technical results clearly.
Skills
- Contribute to the development of advanced simulation tools, platforms, testbed development for large-scale EMT analysis.
- Prepare the results in form of reports and presentations.
- Write and publish results of analyses in peer-reviewed journals, transactions, conference proceedings, and/or technical reports.
Compensation
- In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
- $83,600 - $150,500
- Job Profile: Researcher II / Annual
- $76,600 - $126,400
- NLR takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees.
Benefits
- We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.
- Benefits Summary
- Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement.
- Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.
Company info
- From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future.
Equal opportunity
- Employer
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
- Reasonable Accommodations
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Visa & Work Authorization
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance at the Q/TS/SCI level
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