Scientific Engineering Associate (Electricity Markets and Policy)

Scientific Engineering Associate (Electricity Markets and Policy) - 90716
Organization:  EA-Energy Analysis Env Impacts

Berkeley Lab’s Energy Analysis and Environmental Impacts Division (EAEI) is looking for a Scientific Engineering Associate to join the Electricity Markets and Policy Department (EMP).

In this role, you will participate in and provide technical support for EMP projects, including building and maintaining energy project databases and datasets, performing analysis, and synthesizing findings.  

The EMP Department conducts technical, economic, and policy analysis of energy topics centered on the U.S. electricity sector. Our research seeks to inform public and private decision-making on issues related to energy efficiency, demand response, energy storage, renewable energy, electricity resource and transmission planning, electricity reliability and resilience, and utility regulation.

What You Will Do:
• Develop and manage large datasets and other tools, and improve tools, codes, and methods, to support the research group (e.g., facilitating effective and efficient analysis of building-level data for energy consumption, loan and mortgage performance, and energy efficiency measures).
• Develop tools to assist researchers in developing survey instruments and online databases, processing database results (characteristics, costs, savings, and technical performance), and providing other technical expertise and support for analysis of energy efficiency project and program data.
• Participate in other research activities including quantitative and qualitative analysis and synthesis of research findings.
• Assist with writing technical reports and documentation of program and policy analysis.

What is Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Engineering, Public Policy, Statistics, Energy, Natural/Environmental Resources, or a related field, and a minimum of 2 years of professional technical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated familiarity with energy efficiency and other distributed energy resource programs and technologies for electricity systems.
• Demonstrated experience developing, managing, and using energy-related software tools, datasets and/or databases, and engineering, environmental, or energy system models.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply programming languages.
• Proven ability to work on innovative R&D projects, including the ability to work independently as well as work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as demonstrated by technical reports and articles, including the ability to identify and obtain information from diverse sources, interact with external stakeholders, and collaborate with other researchers.

What We Prefer:
• Specific experience with energy efficiency technologies, programs, markets, and policies.
• Proficiency with database platforms (e.g., MySQL).
• Familiarity with HTML/XML
• Proficiency with at least one of the following programming languages: Python, R, STATA, SAS.

Required Application Materials:
The following materials must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position.
• Cover Letter - Describe your interest in this position and the relevance of your background.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume.

The posting shall remain open until the position is filled, however for full consideration, please apply by close of business on August 12, 2020.

Notes:
• This is a full time, M-F, exempt from overtime pay (monthly paid), 1 year, Term appointment with the possibility of renewal for a total of 5 years or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
• This position will be hired at a level commensurate with the business needs; and skills, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.
• Salary is commensurate with experience.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• This position will be remote initially but limited to individuals residing in the United States tentatively until January 2021 due to COVID-19. Once the Bay Area shelter-in-place restrictions are lifted, work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

How To Apply
Apply directly online and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process.

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The EAEI Division focuses on three broad areas: Energy Markets, Policy, and Infrastructure; Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis; and Appliance and Equipment Standards.  We develop analytical and experimental methods and tools to assess the technical, economic and market potential of energy technologies, as well as the associated social, economic, health and environmental impacts.

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