Chemical Engineer 1 - Energy Storage Technology Analysis

Company: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
The Energy Processes & Materials Group within the Energy and Environment Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is currently seeking a chemical or development engineer in the area of grid energy storage. This position is for a chemical engineer, mechanical engineer, systems engineer, materials scientist, chemist, and electrochemist in a related field with experience in technology assessment, market analysis, and industry assessment. The focus of this position will be on technology readiness assessment and competitive analysis. Experience in user case analysis, data transition, and supply chain analysis is required for techno-economic and use case analysis for various energy storage technologies.
Responsibilities

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  Supporting and advising senior scientists and group lead with programmatic analysis, program/project management, and strategic planning.
  
  
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  Performing literature reviews to collect technical information and synthesize into quickly digestible reports, fact sheets, or briefings on different technical topics.
  
  
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  Participating as a contributor or lead for industrial energy storage analysis projects resulting in the creation of valuable resources for the community such as data products and visualizations. (Examples include energy storage raw materials supply chain anlysis and impacts of the price fluctuation to battery market).
  
  
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  Collaborating on analysis and research with industrial experts, universities/laboratories, and other government personnel.
  
  
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  Synthesizing and clearly communicating results of research to colleagues and clients through formal and informal presentations and written technical communications (reports, white papers, fact sheets, briefings, journal articles, etc.)
  
  
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  Preparing and presenting technology and programmatic reports, presentations, briefings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
  
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  Participating, supporting, and helping to coordinate in-person and virtual meetings (client/team meetings, stakeholder engagements, workshops, discussions with industry experts, etc.).
  
  
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  Work closely with program managers and co-workers in a fast-paced collaborative team environment (diligent and responsive contributor).
  
  
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  Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  Qualifications
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
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  • BS/BA or higher
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
    No
    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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    Mandatory Requirements
    Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
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