Distributed Electrical Systems Researcher
The Strategic Energy Analysis Center at NREL is seeking a technically-focused and experienced research analyst passionate to work on research questions related to the electric distribution grid. As the number of complex clean energy technologies continues to grow on the electric distribution grid, the research questions are exploding. The position will involve work the combination of transferring power system modeling outputs in combination with costs, markets and other factors to answer these cutting-edge research questions. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to combine scientific, engineering, and economics perspectives with excellent work habits, communication skills, and quantitative analysis capabilities. This position can be located at NREL’s Golden, CO office.
More specifically, this position will provide expertise and support in the following ways:
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, experience with data collection, and ability to work on a diversity of topics is essential
- Ability and interest in interacting regularly data partners and collaborators in industry (including C-level folks at utilities, solar companies, and technology vendors) required.
- Strong communications and presentation skills required, including ability and interest to first-author reports and publications
- Background in electrical engineering or power systems preferred. Work will require reviewing, analyzing, and incorporating results from power flow modeling into techno-economic analysis. Some familiarity with power systems required, experience in energy or power system analysis preferred.
- Experience with financial modeling and knowledge of DER integration and policy strongly preferred
- Familiarity with solar and storage technology and economics strongly preferred. Experience using NREL’s SAM model is a plus. Experience analyzing and manipulating geospatial datasets also a plus.
- Work will be on teams, but the ability to work independently is important
- Publish results in technical reports, conference proceedings, and journals.
- Present work at conferences, symposia, and review meetings.