Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution focused on delivering science and technology solutions for energy and environmental challenges. The Building Operations & Controls Engineer 2 will work within the Buildings Systems Group to improve energy and water efficiency in federal and commercial facilities through applied research and building control systems integration.
Responsibilities
- Project Managers and/or Task leads for performing assigned roles, following applicable project and field procedures, and performance of assigned tasks on time and within budget
- The Buildings Systems Group Leader and Team Leader for staff development, performance evaluation, and operational discipline (e.g., safe operations)
- Provide guidance on assignments to more junior staff and develop technical approaches to solve building controls and HVAC-related research challenges
- Leads development of technical products, such as technical reports and journal articles, and presents at national conferences and technical forums
- Defines and leads projects/tasks, reporting results on time and on budget
- Provides leadership to proposals for new work
- Teams with staff across the group and division to share resources and optimize approaches
- Mentors junior staff and/or students
Skills
- BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR-
- MS/MA -OR-
- PhD
- Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Science, Architectural Engineering, or a related field
- Experience analyzing building- or campus-scale energy and water systems to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for energy and water efficiency improvements (e.g., ASHRAE Level II)
- Experience using whole-building energy modeling and simulation tools (e.g., eQUEST, EnergyPlus)
- Experience analyzing building automation system (BAS) or building control system data to evaluate HVAC system performance and identify operational improvement opportunities
- Experience supporting experimental research, technology demonstrations, or pilot projects
- Experience using programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, R) for data analysis, automation, or visualization
- Experience supporting research or engineering projects at Department of Defense (DoD) installations or other federal facilities
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary and geographically distributed teams
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts clearly through written reports, presentations, and interactions with project sponsors and stakeholders. A technical writing sample will be requested during the interview process
- Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning in building energy systems, energy efficiency, and resilience
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% to support field work, technology demonstrations, sponsor engagements, and other project-related activities
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Robust telehealth care options
- Several mental health benefits
- Free wellness coaching
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending accounts
- Basic life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Relocation
- Backup childcare
- Legal benefits
- Supplemental parental bonding leave
- Surrogacy and adoption assistance
- Fertility support
- Company-funded pension plan
- 401 (k) savings plan with company match
- Up to 120 vacation hours per year
- Ten paid holidays per year
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