HVAC Test & Evaluation Research Engineer II

Overview: The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division of PNNL is accelerating the transition to a decarbonized, efficient, resilient, and secure energy system through basic and applied research.
We leverage a strong technical foundation in power and energy systems and in advanced data analytics to drive innovation, transform markets, and shape energy policy.
The individual will provide technical contributions to a fast growing team of energy efficiency engineers, scientists, analysts and other technical professionals developing innovative methods to achieve greater energy efficiency in the Nation’s new and existing homes, commercial buildings, and appliances.
This individual will provide technical support to PNNL’s efforts to promote the development, adoption, and implementation of progressive energy efficiency technologies, best practices, protocols, and codes\standards that are designed for clear and consistent interpretation and implementation.
The individual will also provide support to PNNL’s on-going test and measurement program for HVAC units in our environmental test chambers.
Potential candidates with an interest in residential/commercial buildings energy efficiency, construction, energy codes, renovation, building enclosures, heating and cooling, ventilation, indoor air quality, water heating, control technologies, load shapes, and grid interactions are encouraged to apply.
Rockstar Rewards: Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, 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 401k savings plan.
Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
* Research Associates excluded.
**Once eligibility requirements are met.
Click Here For Rockstar Rewards Responsibilities: The individual will work with and provide technical contributions to project teams that conduct research in support of residential/commercial buildings technologies with an emphasis on HVAC and/or Water Heaters.
The primary client is the U.
S.
Department of Energy offices, and secondary clients include other agencies, state government, utilities, regional energy efficiency organizations, and private organizations.
This position offers the opportunity for a broad range of involvement in activities including researching and developing efficiency and electricity infrastructure related experiments and technologies.
Identifying and helping develop new and improved tools, technologies, and resources for addressing energy efficiency and electricity infrastructure needs; and designing workshops, case studies, programs\training that support the application and use of energy efficiency technologies and best practices.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: BS/BA and 2+ years of relevant work experience -OR- MS/MA or higher Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years’ experience; or equivalent education/experience related to: energy efficiency, building energy efficiency and related codes and standards; building science; building instrumentation and field studies; appliance codes and standards, financial and energy efficiency data gathering, analysis, and presentation; utilities planning/oversight, and extensive knowledge of best practices in energy efficient construction and renovation, architecture, electricity infrastructure technologies and policies.
Prefer an individual with test and measurement experience with HVAC units (other buildings related technologies) and operation of environmental test chambers.
Strong analysis skills, experience with energy code or energy analysis approaches and software packages, and/or experience with programs that develop and promote technologies and best practices for energy efficiency are desired.
The person will have experience in the energy efficiency and or electricity infrastructure industry and will possess a recognized reputation working for or with energy efficiency, utilities, architecture/engineering firms, code enforcement offices, state/local government, regional energy efficiency organizations, research organizations, universities, or others who operate in the residential construction and renovation industries.
Looking for an engineer with growing technical expertise in building energy systems and/or appliance energy efficiency, codes and standards and/or energy efficiency science.
Individual will have the growing ability to apply advanced energy principles, theories and concepts in the fields of efficiency, electricity infrastructure technology and policy, building science, including building energy use, management, and analysis.
Individual should be able to demonstrate training and experience in building science with application to residential and/or commercial buildings.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment: None anticipated but work may involve visiting construction sites or working in experimental laboratories located at PNNL or its contractors and collaborators.
Testing Designated Position (TDP): This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
About PNNL: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage.
Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.
S.
Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them! At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options.
PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living.
The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity: Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
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We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.
gov.
Drug Free Workplace: PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment.
PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use.
Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.
If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
HSPD-12 PIV Credential Requirement: In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.
1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential.
To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation.
This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year.
This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.