Senior Building Research Analyst

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

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About The Position

The Building Systems Group at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking a Senior Energy\Buildings Research Analyst to join our Residential & Commercial Building Program team; the individual will be a task\project leader and technical contributor on a team of scientist, engineers, researchers, and analysts performing field validation test and evaluation of building systems including water heaters, HVAC systems and other systems. The position will support the development of innovative methods to analyze and assess the impact of technologies\systems associated with achieving cost savings for all Americans, greater efficiency and optimization of building systems and technologies under considerations of the environment.
The position requires knowledge\experience related to building energy efficiency, residential and/or commercial building technologies and systems field research (new construction and retrofits) that includes development of test plans, procedures, data acquisition and sensor selection, and equipment installation. Experience leading/performing energy audits, applying analysis tools and models, and providing guidance for energy sustainability. Recognized expertise in statistical analysis and translating complex technical insights into strategies and plans for stakeholders. Experience engaging regional, state, and community organizations on energy and workforce related issues.
The individual will work with and provide leadership to project teams that serve as a technical resource and project planner\implementer for residential and commercial buildings technologies and systems field validation. The primary sponsor is the Department of Energy offices, and secondary sponsors include smaller agencies, state government, and private organizations. This position offers the opportunity for a broad range of involvement in building research and science projects.
The position:
Will be responsible for developing field validation and potentially lab testing plans related to HVAC and water heating systems and potential other technologies. Will be responsible for executing those plans within a larger project, while working both individually and with teams. Will be responsible for training more junior staff on field validation activities, while ensuring results from field validation projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Will be responsible for presentation of program results to clients and others; from time to time, travel requirements may be as high as 25%.
Will be expected to attend conferences and present results of work, as well as support energy storage education in public forums and via invited presentations.
Will work with sponsor relationship management, program managers, and the group leader to support and lead tasks that are required to be completed on time and within budget. There will be direct interface with sponsors and their subcontractors to gather data, and plan and implement activities.

Requirements

• BS/BA and 7 years of relevant experience -OR-
• MS/MA or higher and 5 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PhD degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience in building systems technologies performance testing, research, and field validation research.
• Strong analysis skills and/or experience advance the understanding of energy storage technologies and best practices.
• Strong, demonstrated writing skills and the ability to clearly and effectively present information in a public setting.
• Demonstrated experience in residential or commercial buildings construction, operations, testing and/or research.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with DOE, building systems vendors, and regional, state or local government entities.

Responsibilities

• Developing field validation and potentially lab testing plans related to HVAC and water heating systems and potential other technologies.
• Executing plans within a larger project, while working both individually and with teams.
• Training more junior staff on field validation activities, while ensuring results from field validation projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Presentation of program results to clients and others
• Attend conferences and present results of work, as well as support energy storage education in public forums and via invited presentations.
• Work with sponsor relationship management, program managers, and the group leader to support and lead tasks that are required to be completed on time and within budget.
• Direct interface with sponsors and their subcontractors to gather data, and plan and implement activities.

Benefits

• Employees and their families are offered 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, and fertility support.
• Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match.
• Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level