Smart Charging and Vehicle Grid Integration Researcher Location: Golden, CO Time Type: Full time Posted: 30 Days Ago Job Requisition ID: R13203 Working at NREL The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado, is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes. NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and can be their authentic selves. Job Description This position will help lead and contribute to efforts that lead to the seamless integration of the nation’s electric grid, electric vehicles, and electric vehicle charging. You will join a group of industry-leading experts that develop unique solutions that identify, evaluate, and resolve interoperability and reliability challenges of charging electric vehicles. The successful candidate will explore electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and electric vehicle charging reliability at our world-class Electric Vehicle Research Infrastructure (EVRI) laboratory in the Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF) and contribute to the development of megawatt-level charging facilities being developed through NREL’s Advanced Research of Integrated Energy Systems (ARIES) strategy. Your efforts will create new opportunities and solve critical challenges for the electrification of vehicles to move goods and people across the country. The successful candidate will design and develop solutions that support a robust and resilient charging infrastructure integrated with the grid and transportation. This will require unique insights and experiences to develop necessary data, knowledge, and approaches to demonstrate improvement in the reliability of charging hardware through laboratory and in-field evaluation. Successful candidates will have a background and expertise in the following topics: Understanding of EVSE to site and back-end communications including, Open Charge Point Protocol (OCCP v1.6 and v.2.01), SEP2.0 (IEEE 2030), ModBus and Cloud services. Understanding of electric vehicle-related interface and communications standards including, CAN, SAE J1772, J3400, IEC 61851, DIN 70121, ISO 15118 (-2,-20), PLC. Excellence in the ability and interest to work in the laboratory and design experiments, but also to accomplish project management tasks and function successfully in a team environment through written and verbal communication. Stakeholder engagement and experience working in or with the electric utility, automotive, or electric vehicle charging industries. Strong presentation skills including the ability to present technical concepts to both technical and general audiences. Basic Qualifications Researcher IV Level: Relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience. Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience. Researcher III Level: Relevant PhD. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience. Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience. Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date. Additional Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Preferred candidates will have knowledge of and experience with electric vehicle technologies, such as high voltage batteries, inverters, and chargers; as well as knowledge of grid and EVSE and back-office networks necessary for payment and integrated EV-Grid operation. Demonstrate broad understanding and wide application of utility distribution planning and operations practices. Experience deploying and operating Distribution Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS), Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS), or site level microgrid control systems. Demonstrated interaction with cross-disciplinary research teams and external stakeholders. Research laboratory working knowledge and experience with vehicle testing. Job Application Submission Window The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed. Annual Salary Range Researcher IV: $95,500 - $171,900 Researcher III: $79,600 - $143,300 NREL considers a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel, external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining salary levels. Benefits Summary Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement. Submission Guidelines Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. EEO Policy NREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. J-18808-Ljbffr
