Job Description:

Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!

The Energy Storage and Advanced Transportation Department at INL is seeking a core team member to help transform mobility by advancing understanding of the next generation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Research Engineer will join a team of researchers passionate about advancing the future of electrified transportation by enhancing knowledge related to how electric vehicles fit within an integrated energy system that incorporates clean energy generation, energy storage and controllable loads.

The chosen candidate will have experience and desire to achieve research-based operational excellence in advancing the use of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The ability to interact and effectively coordinate research activities with industry and other laboratories is essential.

Advancing the role of electric vehicles as part of the future of mobility will require a candidate that is skilled in working with hardware including AC, DC, and wireless electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and in performing advanced data collection and analysis. The ability to work closely in a multi-organizational team is critical for this role.

* Directly interact with multiple members of the R&D staff including other principal investigators, research scientists and engineers, group leads and laboratory management personnel.

* Capture data and perform analysis that increases understanding on the impacts related to electric vehicle infrastructure

* Design and integrate unique methods for acquiring and analyzing unique data streams

* Support multiple groups and the research mission in Integrated Energy Systems within the department and directorate as necessary

* Effectively communicate research findings and needs through presentations and peer-reviewed literature to internal and external audiences including sponsors, industry and other stakeholders

* Perform activities related to supporting group leads, relationship managers and department manager in research development, preparation of proposals and interaction with sponsors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Minimum of a BS in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering or related engineering field and 2 years of experience, MS and 1 year of experience, or a PhD.

* Demonstrated experience in presenting research results in the form of published literature and presentations

* Demonstrated experience in data acquisition, experimental design and planning

* Experience designing, developing, and/or conducting experiments with electrical equipment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* M.S. and 2-4 years relevant experience or Ph.D and 1-3 years relevant experience

* leading research projects with multiple team members

* In depth understanding of high-power EVSE

* Basic understanding of wireless communication and energy transfer

* Experience working with high voltage equipment

* Demonstrated record of peer reviewed publications

JOB INFORMATION:

* Salary Grade: 210/220

* Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting. The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of relevant experience and skills

INL OVERVIEW:

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 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

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. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

OTHER INFORMATION:

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BENEFITS, SALARY, AND RELOCATION:

We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and phenomenal benefits. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview/. .

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