Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Role Description PNNL's National Security Directorate (NSD) provides the tools, technologies, and training needed to prevent and counter acts of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), helping the United States secure its sources, materials, and borders. NSD experts directly support a range of U.S. government departments across critical national security mission areas, including: - Safeguards and security - Cybersecurity - Emergency response - Counterintelligence Within NSD, the Integrated Security Solutions (ISS) group focuses on understanding the full range of security domains and their interdependencies, applying that insight to develop new and effective ways to keep our nation safe. A primary focus of this position is supporting the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) Office of Radiological Security (ORS), which works to secure high-activity radiological materials at civilian sites across the United States and internationally. Specifically, this role will support ORS domestic implementation teams in executing the new ORS Prevent mission, providing direct technical expertise as a National Security Specialist (NSS) at PNNL. The selected candidate will be organizationally based within the ISS group in NSD while remaining directly accountable to PNNL's ORS Program for project execution and reporting to the assigned ORS Project Manager for day-to-day project activities. This position involves frequent, high-level engagement with senior government, political, and industry stakeholders, including leadership at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Headquarters, other U.S. government agencies, hospital administrators, university leadership, and regulators. It offers a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact on the security of the nation by helping safeguard high-consequence materials and strengthen the protective posture of critical sites and assets. Additional responsibilities include: - Provide technical expertise in the development, operation, and implementation of security systems, operational security, nuclear material safeguards, vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, security policy, and critical infrastructure protection. - Apply specialized knowledge of equipment and technologies deployed for physical security, WMD counter-proliferation, and interdiction operations. - Develop and implement training, exercises, procedures, logistics strategies, concept of operations, planning, and assessment techniques and tools associated with the deployment, operation, maintenance, and sustainability of these systems. - Conduct assessments, evaluations, and analysis of these systems to support troubleshooting, forecast reliability and sustainability challenges, and identify opportunities for technological or operational enhancements. - Utilize breadth and depth of knowledge related to national and international safeguards and security policies and guidelines in the development and implementation of security strategies. - Areas of emphasis include program planning and management, system design and analysis, tactics and training, requirements definition, and operational sustainability. - Serve as a technical subject matter expert for procurement, installation, and maintenance of integrated systems, including identification of R&D opportunities associated with next-generation security systems, counter-proliferation, and interdiction technologies. - Communicate with a wide range of federal, state, and local authorities regarding policies, requirements, and conduct of operations both domestically and internationally. Qualifications - Minimum Qualifications: - BS/BA and 7 years of relevant experience -OR- - MS/MA or higher and 5 years of relevant experience -OR- - AA and 16 years of relevant experience -OR- - HS/GED and 18 years of relevant experience - Qualifying experience in the following areas will be counted: Department of Energy, Department of Defense, Homeland Security, intelligence community or military that supports national security or radiation detection/protection operations. - Preferred Qualifications: - Physical Security Systems: Hands-on experience designing, implementing, configuring, and maintaining physical security components, including access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and delay/denial systems, preferably in support of high-consequence assets such as radiological materials or critical infrastructure. - Security Planning & Assessment: Demonstrated experience developing site security plans and executing self-assessments, performance testing, and vulnerability discovery to identify and close gaps in protective postures. - Training, Delivery & Mentoring: Proven ability to design and deliver technical training to diverse audiences, and to mentor staff and partners by building rapport and trusted relationships across all levels of an organization, from front-line operators to executive leadership. - Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles as they relate to the integration, hardening, and protection of networked physical security systems and operational technology (OT) environments. - Response & Law Enforcement Training: Experience providing response-focused training to law enforcement and security personnel through workshops, tabletop and field exercises, and on-site delivery of operational training. - Federal Program Experience: Prior experience supporting the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), or comparable federal agencies, including effective communication with senior government officials, regulators, and program leadership. - Insider Threat Mitigation: Experience supporting insider threat programs, including risk assessment, behavioral indicators, and integration with broader physical and cyber security controls. - Uncrewed Systems (UxS) Knowledge: Experience with uncrewed systems (aerial, ground, or maritime), including both UxS operations and counter-UxS strategies for protecting high-value targets and facilities. - Professional Certifications: Industry-recognized security certifications such as Physical Security Professional (PSP) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP). Requirements - U.S. Citizenship - Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B. - Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP). - Testing Designated Position: This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program. Benefits - 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 - 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 - Employees may receive ten paid holidays per year

Role Description PNNL is modernizing its Acquisitions ecosystem as part of a multi-year Oracle Cloud ERP transformation. We are seeking an Oracle Cloud Procurement Platform Engineer to support the implementation, stabilization, and long-term sustainment of Oracle Cloud Procurement and related ERP capabilities. In this role, you will serve as a techno-functional Procurement engineer, partnering closely with: - Procurement - Finance - Compliance - Supplier management - Implementation partners - Internal ERP workstreams including Integrations, Data, Reporting, Architecture, Security, and Testing This is a platform-focused role, emphasizing: - Configuration ownership - System stability - Compliance - Transparency - Continuous improvement The role will support PNNL’s long-term Acquisitions product strategy to: - Simplify procurement through integrated, compliant, and transparent workflows - Reduce friction from request to purchase order/award - Improve visibility into procurement status and approvals - Strengthen supplier readiness, contract quality, and audit posture Expertise in every Oracle Procurement-related module is not required; strong depth in a subset of modules, paired with a willingness to learn across the platform, is expected. Qualifications - Minimum Qualifications: - PhD and 3 years of relevant experience -OR- - MS/MA or higher and 5 years of relevant experience -OR- - BS/BA and 7 years of relevant experience -OR- - AA and 16 years of relevant experience -OR- - HS/GED and 18 years of relevant experience. - Demonstrated experience applying theoretical/fundamental computer science concepts through the design, development, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of computer infrastructure and networks. - Preferred Qualifications: - Oracle Cloud Procurement, Sourcing, Supplier Management, Inventory, Payables, or ERP certifications. - Experience supporting post-production or platform operations. - Familiarity with enterprise integration platforms, such as Boomi. - Experience with legacy procurement, supplier, finance, or ERP systems, such as PeopleSoft, SAP, Maximo, or similar tools. - Experience in public sector, government, research, national laboratory, or highly regulated environments. - Experience supporting procurement compliance, audit readiness, supplier risk, or contract quality processes. - Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, or similar tools. - Experience contributing to product/platform roadmaps, backlog refinement, release planning, or continuous improvement efforts. Requirements - Configure, maintain, and optimize Oracle Cloud Procurement and related ERP modules to meet business and operational needs. - Translate Procurement, Acquisitions, Supplier Management, and related Finance requirements into scalable, supportable Oracle Cloud configurations. - Participate in requirements, design, build, testing, deployment, and post-go-live stabilization activities. - Collaborate with cross-cutting ERP teams including Integration, Data, Reporting, Security, Architecture, and Testing to deliver end-to-end Procurement solutions. - Support System Integration Testing and assist with UAT readiness, defect triage, and resolution. - Evaluate Oracle quarterly cloud updates, perform impact analysis, coordinate regression testing, and support adoption of new features. - Configure and support procurement workflows, approvals, notifications, document sequencing, business rules, and controls. - Support supplier-facing capabilities, including supplier registration, qualification, supplier portal functionality, and supplier data maintenance. - Support procurement lifecycle capabilities from requisition through purchase order, sourcing events, contracts, supplier management, receiving, invoicing, and related downstream processes. - Partner with Finance and Procurement stakeholders to ensure alignment across Tax, Expenses, Accounts Payable, Inventory, and related financial processes. - Troubleshoot configuration, security, workflow, data, and integration issues across the Procurement landscape. - Support and troubleshoot role-based security, data access, approvals, and provisioning issues in partnership with security/IAM teams. - Partner with integration teams on procurement, supplier, inventory, expense, and payables integrations and support end-to-end issue resolution. - Document functional and technical designs, workflows, configuration decisions, controls, and support procedures. - Provide knowledge sharing and guidance to peers, business stakeholders, and support teams. - Participate in production support and service management activities, including incident, problem, and change management, as needed. - Support long-term platform improvement efforts focused on reducing manual work, improving transparency, strengthening compliance, and simplifying the user experience for requesters, approvers, buyers, suppliers, and compliance stakeholders. Benefits - 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 - Fertility support - Company-funded pension plan* - 401 (k) savings plan with company match* - Up to 120 vacation hours per year - Ten paid holidays per year * Research Associates excluded. **All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.

Role Description The Operational Systems Engineering group within the Earth Systems Science Division seeks a mid-career Electrical Engineer to support research, development, and deployment activities focused on power generation, hydropower, and pumped storage technologies. This position supports projects sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydropower and Hydrokinetics Office, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, and other federal and state stakeholders. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with engineers, scientists, project managers, and external partners to address the complex technical and operational challenges facing electrical power systems in critical utility infrastructure. This position offers a diverse range of technical and project-oriented responsibilities. The successful applicant will need to be adaptable, collaborative, and capable of balancing multiple priorities across research and applied engineering efforts. - Lead and support engineering assessments of hydropower electrical systems, including generation, excitation, protection schemes, and grid-interconnection assets, to identify opportunities for improved performance, reliability, and resilience. - Develop engineering-focused modernization roadmaps for aging electrical power assets, defining technical requirements for upgrades that enhance system integrity and operational longevity. - Serve as the electrical engineering subject matter expert, providing critical guidance to ensure that new technologies and modern security architectures are compatible with the operational and safety requirements of power automation and protection systems. - Provide technical leadership and direct oversight in the field during system upgrades, coordinating with facility operators and vendors to validate that modernization efforts are implemented correctly, safely, and without compromising plant reliability. - Author and present high-quality technical products—including engineering analyses, documentation, reports, and publications—to effectively communicate project findings to sponsors, partners, and the broader technical community. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams to identify engineering challenges, assess risks, and develop innovative solutions supporting reliable and sustainable hydropower generation. - Support research and engineering activities spanning early-stage research and development through applied science and technology demonstration projects. - Contribute to the preparation of competitive research proposals and strategic project planning activities aligned with sponsor priorities and national energy objectives. - Manage or support research project execution, including coordination of technical activities, schedules, deliverables, and stakeholder communications. - Provide oversight and technical coordination for subcontractors and research partners supporting project activities and deliverables. Qualifications - Minimum Qualifications: - BS/BA and 5+ years of relevant experience -OR- - MS/MA and 3+ years of relevant experience -OR- - PhD with 1+ year of relevant experience - Preferred Qualifications: - Preferred degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field. - Core Power Systems Expertise: Deep, hands-on expertise in the design, operation, and maintenance of electrical power systems, including protection and control (P&C) design, protective relays (e.g., SEL, GE), SCADA systems, and substation automation. - Field & Stakeholder Effectiveness: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in the field with crews, vendors, sponsors, and customers during system assessment, deployment, and troubleshooting. - Industry & Protocol Knowledge: Direct experience in the hydropower, utility, or power generation industries, with strong, practical knowledge of OT communication protocols (e.g., DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850). - Aptitude for Cybersecurity: A strong aptitude and willingness to partner with cybersecurity experts is key. Direct cyber expertise is not a prerequisite, but a desire to learn and apply new security concepts is essential. - Communication & Teamwork: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving on interdisciplinary teams. - A Professional Engineer (PE) license is considered a plus. - Formal project management experience or certification is beneficial but not required. - Experience with data-oriented programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, R) is considered a plus. Requirements - U.S. Citizenship - Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B. - Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP). - This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program. Benefits - 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 - Fertility support - Company-funded pension plan* - 401(k) savings plan with company match* - Up to 120 vacation hours per year - Ten paid holidays per year

Role Description The Operational Systems Engineering group within the Earth Systems Science Division seeks a mid-career Controls Engineer to support research, development, and deployment activities focused on hydropower and pumped storage technologies. This position supports projects sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydropower and Hydrokinetics Office, Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other federal and state stakeholders. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with engineers, scientists, project managers, and external partners to address technical and operational challenges associated with electrical and industrial control systems for critical utilities. This position offers a diverse range of technical and project-oriented responsibilities. The successful applicant will need to be adaptable, collaborative, and capable of balancing multiple priorities across research and applied engineering efforts. - Lead and support engineering assessments of hydropower industrial control systems (ICS), including PLCs, turbine governors, and plant-level automation, to identify opportunities for improved performance, reliability, and resilience. - Develop engineering-focused modernization roadmaps for aging control systems, defining technical requirements for hardware lifecycle, secure protocol transitions (e.g., Modbus to DNP3), and system hardening. - Serve as the control systems subject matter expert, providing critical guidance to ensure that new technologies and modern security architectures are compatible with the physical process, safety logic, and real-time requirements of the ICS. - Provide technical leadership and direct oversight in the field during system upgrades, coordinating with facility operators and vendors to validate that modernization efforts are implemented correctly, safely, and without disrupting plant operations. - Author and present high-quality technical products—including engineering analyses, documentation, reports, and publications—to effectively communicate project findings to sponsors, partners, and the broader technical community. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams to identify engineering challenges, assess risks, and develop innovative solutions supporting reliable and sustainable hydropower generation. - Support research and engineering activities spanning early-stage research and development through applied science and technology demonstration projects. - Contribute to the preparation of competitive research proposals and strategic project planning activities aligned with sponsor priorities and national energy objectives. - Manage or support research project execution, including coordination of technical activities, schedules, deliverables, and stakeholder communications. - Provide oversight and technical coordination for subcontractors and research partners supporting project activities and deliverables. Qualifications - Minimum Qualifications: - BS/BA and 5+ years of relevant experience -OR- - MS/MA and 3+ years of relevant experience -OR- - PhD with 1+ year of relevant experience - Preferred Qualifications: - Preferred degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related field. - Core Control Systems Expertise: Deep, hands-on expertise in the design, operation, and maintenance of Industrial Control Systems (ICS). This includes programming and troubleshooting PLCs, DCS, and HMIs from major vendors (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric). - Field & Stakeholder Effectiveness: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in the field with crews, vendors, sponsors, and customers during system assessment, deployment, and troubleshooting. - Industry & Protocol Knowledge: Direct experience in the hydropower, utility, or power generation industries, with strong, practical knowledge of OT communication protocols (e.g., DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850). - Aptitude for Cybersecurity: A strong aptitude and willingness to partner with cybersecurity experts is key. Direct cyber expertise is not a prerequisite, but a desire to learn and apply new security concepts is essential. - Communication & Teamwork: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving on interdisciplinary teams. - A Professional Engineer (PE) license is valued, but less common in this field and not expected. - Formal project management experience or certification is beneficial but not required. - Experience with data-oriented programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, R) is considered a plus. Requirements - U.S. Citizenship - Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B. - Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP). - Testing Designated Position: This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program. Benefits - 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 - Fertility support - Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan* - Employees may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match* - Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year - Employees may receive ten paid holidays per year

Role Description At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include: - National Security - Earth and Biological Sciences - Physical and Computational Sciences - Energy and Environment In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus. The Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate's (PCSD’s) strengths in experimental, computational, and theoretical chemistry and materials science, together with our advanced computing, applied mathematics and data science capabilities, are central to the discovery mission we embrace at PNNL. But our most important resource is our people—experts across the range of scientific disciplines who team together to take on the biggest scientific challenges of our time. The Advanced Computing, Mathematics, and Data Division (ACMDD) focuses on basic and applied computing research encompassing: - Artificial intelligence - Applied mathematics - Computing technologies - Data and computational engineering Our scientists and engineers apply end-to-end co-design principles to advance future energy-efficient computing systems and design the next generation of algorithms to analyze, model, understand, and control the behavior of complex systems in science, energy, and national security. Responsibilities include: - Develop novel methods and state of the art results: Contribute and research the state of the art in one or more of the target research topics, with close collaboration with staff scientists. - Integrate and utilize good software engineering practice, with an emphasis on high performance compute and quantum compute. Responsibilities range from deploying to multi-node compute, to deploying on state of the art superconducting, trapped ion or neutral atom hardware. - Publish in leading computer architecture conferences or physics journals such as ISCA, ASPLOS, MICRO, HPCA, PRX Quantum, Quantum and npj Quantum Information. - Communicate research in presentations to a wide range of audiences, ranging from high level talks to technical presentations engaging with topic experts. - Mentor, and closely collaborate with interns at PNNL, providing scientific and academic mentorship. Qualifications - Minimum Qualifications: - Candidates must have received a PhD within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university. - Preferred Qualifications: - Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related quantitative/scientific discipline. - Strong background within the topics listed as follows: - Quantum error correction theory, architecture and compilation. - Quantum resource estimation for fault tolerant architectures. - Benchmarking, verification and validation of QPUs at the algorithm and gate level. - Quantum algorithms development for domain and material science. - ZX Calculus for QEC, algorithms, and classical simulation of quantum circuits. Benefits - 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 - Fertility support - Automatic enrollment in company-funded pension plan* - 401(k) savings plan with company match* - Up to 120 vacation hours per year - Ten paid holidays per year Company Description 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, and flexible work schedules. 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.

Role Description The Buildings Systems Group is seeking a Building Operations and Controls Engineer to join our team of building controls experts working to improve energy and water efficiency and resilience, test and demonstrate new technologies and methodologies, and facilitate complex controls systems integration in federal and commercial facilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop, demonstrate, and learn from novel approaches to Building Re-tuning™, building control systems integration, and predictive fault detection and diagnostics. - Familiarity and practical experience with building HVAC control systems (design, programming, commissioning, or operations). - Analyzing control system data to optimize building performance. - Developing diagnostic and prognostic methods to enable more timely and proactive operation and maintenance of buildings and HVAC systems. PNNL’s Buildings Systems Group performs applied research to enhance energy and water efficiency, occupant productivity, and resilient operation of buildings and their connected energy and water systems. Our core research capabilities span building performance evaluation, building control system optimization, and site-level assessment and planning for energy and water resilience. The successful candidate will be accountable to: - Project Managers and/or Task leads for performing assigned roles, following applicable project and field procedures, and performance of assigned tasks on time and within budget. - The Building Systems Group Leader and Team Leader for staff development, performance evaluation, and operational discipline (e.g., safe operations). The candidate we are looking for is an individual who has a recognized reputation of applying building science and engineering principles and theories to proposing new ideas and solving buildings operations and controls challenges in federal and commercial facilities. The individual will provide guidance on assignments to more junior staff and develop technical approaches to solve building research challenges. - Leads development of technical products, such as technical reports and journal articles, and presents at national conferences and technical forums. - Defines and leads projects/tasks, reporting results on time and on budget. - Provides leadership to proposals for new work. - Teams with staff across the group and division to share resources and optimize approaches. - Mentors junior staff and/or students. Qualifications - BS/BA and 5+ years of relevant work experience -OR- MS/MA and 3+ years of relevant work experience -OR- PhD with 1+ year of relevant experience. - Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Science, Architectural Engineering, or a related field (preferred). - Experience analyzing building- or campus-scale energy and water systems, including design, commissioning, controls, operations and maintenance, or energy auditing (e.g., ASHRAE Level III). - Experience using whole-building energy modeling and simulation tools (e.g., eQUEST, EnergyPlus) to evaluate building performance and identify retrofit, operational, or control optimization opportunities. - Experience analyzing building automation system (BAS) or building control system data to optimize HVAC performance using diagnostic and prognostic methods that improve system operations and maintenance. - Experience planning and executing experimental research, technology demonstrations, or pilot projects. - Experience using programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, R) for data analysis, automation, or visualization. - Experience supporting research or engineering projects at Department of Defense (DoD) installations or other federal facilities. - Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary, geographically distributed teams and contribute to technically complex projects. - Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts and research findings effectively through written reports, presentations, and interactions with project sponsors and stakeholders. - Demonstrated initiative, technical curiosity, and commitment to advancing building energy efficiency, resilience, and emerging technologies. - Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% to support field work, technology demonstrations, sponsor engagements, and project activities at U.S. military installations or other federal facilities. Requirements - U.S. Citizenship. - Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B. - Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. Benefits - 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. - Fertility support. - Company-funded pension plan. - 401(k) savings plan with company match. - Up to 120 vacation hours per year. - Ten paid holidays per year.

Role Description The Buildings Systems Group is seeking a Building Operations and Controls Engineer to join our team of building controls experts working to improve energy and water efficiency and resilience, test and demonstrate new technologies and methodologies, and facilitate complex controls systems integration in federal and commercial facilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop, demonstrate, and learn from novel approaches to Building Re-tuning™, building control systems integration, and predictive fault detection and diagnostics. We are looking for candidates with familiarity and practical experience with: - Building HVAC control systems (design, programming, commissioning, or operations) - Analyzing control system data to optimize building performance - Developing diagnostic and prognostic methods to enable more timely and proactive operation and maintenance of buildings and HVAC systems PNNL’s Buildings Systems Group performs applied research to enhance energy and water efficiency, occupant productivity, and resilient operation of buildings and their connected energy and water systems. Our core research capabilities span building performance evaluation, building control system optimization, and site-level assessment and planning for energy and water resilience. The successful candidate will be accountable to: - Project Managers and/or Task leads for performing assigned roles, following applicable project and field procedures, and performance of assigned tasks on time and within budget. - The Buildings Systems Group Leader and Team Leader for staff development, performance evaluation, and operational discipline (e.g., safe operations). The candidate we are looking for is an individual who has a recognized reputation of applying building science and engineering principles and theories to proposing new ideas and solving buildings operations and controls challenges in federal and commercial facilities. The individual will: - Provide guidance on assignments to more junior staff - Develop technical approaches to solve building controls and HVAC-related research challenges - Lead development of technical products, such as technical reports and journal articles - Present at national conferences and technical forums - Define and lead projects/tasks, reporting results on time and on budget - Provide leadership to proposals for new work - Team with staff across the group and division to share resources and optimize approaches - Mentor junior staff and/or students Qualifications - Minimum Qualifications: - BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR- - MS/MA -OR- - PhD - Preferred Qualifications: - Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Science, Architectural Engineering, or a related field - Experience analyzing building- or campus-scale energy and water systems to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for energy and water efficiency improvements (e.g., ASHRAE Level II) - Experience using whole-building energy modeling and simulation tools (e.g., eQUEST, EnergyPlus) - Experience analyzing building automation system (BAS) or building control system data to evaluate HVAC system performance and identify operational improvement opportunities - Experience supporting experimental research, technology demonstrations, or pilot projects - Experience using programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, R) for data analysis, automation, or visualization - Experience supporting research or engineering projects at Department of Defense (DoD) installations or other federal facilities - Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary and geographically distributed teams - Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts clearly through written reports, presentations, and interactions with project sponsors and stakeholders - Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning in building energy systems, energy efficiency, and resilience - Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% to support field work, technology demonstrations, sponsor engagements, and other project-related activities Requirements - U.S. Citizenship - Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B - Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing - Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy if non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months cannot be demonstrated Benefits - 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 - 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 - Employees may receive ten paid holidays per year

Role Description - Develop and maintain reporting and auditing processes that support accurate administration of all benefits programs, including retirement plans. - Provide clear, timely benefits information, support, and guidance to employees and third-party administrators. - Maintain and update summary plan documentation to ensure compliance with plan provisions and state and federal regulations. - Offer informed recommendations to resolve complex benefits issues, drawing on significant training, experience, and subject-matter expertise. - Partner with HR, Payroll, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve benefits-related issues, including conducting root cause analysis, recommending remediation, and communicating outcomes to impacted employees. - Manage day-to-day benefits administration, responding to inquiries from employees, managers, and vendors. - Support annual open enrollment activities, including vendor implementation, system updates and testing, communication development, and post-enrollment audits. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams on complex benefits projects; present team findings and recommendations to stakeholders. - Work directly with systems teams to support updates, enhancements, and maintenance of benefits systems. Qualifications - Minimum Qualifications: - BS/BA and 5 years of relevant experience -OR- - MS/MA or higher and 3 years of relevant experience - Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working at a DOE laboratory. - Extensive experience communicating benefits information to management, employees, and family members. - Hands-on experience with benefits and retirement program implementation and administration. - Proven success working on complex, multi-stakeholder projects. - Strong PC proficiency, including Windows, MS Word, Excel, Access, HRIS, and related systems. - Knowledge of state and federal regulations, as well as core principles and practices of benefits programs. - Excellent customer service skills, demonstrating responsiveness, professionalism, and effective communication. - Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, take initiative, and drive workflow efficiencies. - Relevant professional license and/or certification. Requirements - Not Applicable Benefits - 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 - Fertility support - Automatic enrollment in company-funded pension plan* - 401(k) savings plan with company match* - Up to 120 vacation hours per year - Ten paid holidays per year Company Description 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, and flexible work schedules. 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.

Role Description The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division (EIBD) is one of PNNL’s most innovative research organizations, bringing together interdisciplinary scientists, engineers, analysts, and technical staff to address some of America’s toughest energy challenges. Our mission is to deliver transparent, reproducible, and unbiased research that supports national‑scale improvements to the safety, security, flexibility, and resilience of the grid. We take a systems perspective that integrates technological, economic, regulatory, and market considerations from generation to end‑use. The Energy Systems Resilience Group (ESRG) focuses on advancing the modeling, simulation, and integration of emerging power system technologies—including inverter‑based resources (IBRs), power electronics, advanced grid controls, and distributed energy systems. ESRG’s capabilities span transmission and distribution modeling, electromagnetic transient studies, dynamic and stability analysis, and systems engineering to support the reliability and resilience of an increasingly converter‑dominated grid. We are seeking a Power Systems Research Engineer III with strong technical expertise in power system dynamics, IBR modeling, WECC‑aligned studies, and planning‑tool integration. This role contributes directly to modeling the dynamic behavior of renewable energy, storage, and other inverter‑based resources in both transmission and distribution systems. The Power Electronics Modeling Team conducts research in IBR modeling, power electronics, grid protection and controls, T&D co-simulation, and system integration. We support DOE, WECC, industry partners, and utilities through rigorous analysis, advanced modeling tools, and high-impact research that strengthens the resilience and reliability of the electric grid. The successful candidate will: - Demonstrate technical knowledge in power system dynamics, inverter-based resource (IBR) behavior, and electromagnetic transient analysis. - Model and simulate dynamic and transient interactions involving IBRs, including resource controls, system stability, and converter-driven interactions. - Support modeling of renewable energy and storage systems in WECC-aligned planning tools such as PSSE, PSLF, PowerWorld, and related environments. - Contribute to applied research involving IBR integration, grid forming/grid following control strategies, and IRB/IBR impacts on bulk and distribution networks. - Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to develop innovative, technically rigorous solutions to emerging grid challenges. - Assist with business development by contributing to technical concepts, proposals, and team capability growth. - Communicate progress and results clearly to project teams, sponsors, and management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. - Apply theory to develop new analysis tools, algorithms, and modeling frameworks. - Publish research outcomes in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. - Represent PNNL in professional settings such as IEEE, CIGRE, WECC, and relevant technical workshops. - Mentor and guide junior staff as appropriate for a Level 3 research engineer. Qualifications - Minimum Qualifications: - BS/BA and 5+ years of relevant work experience -OR- - MS/MA and 3+ years of relevant work experience -OR- - PhD with 1+ year of relevant experience - Preferred Qualifications: - Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. - Experience with power systems modeling and simulation software (e.g., PSSE, PSLF, or PowerWorld Simulator). - Knowledge of inverter-based resources (IBRs) and associated control strategies, including grid-forming, and grid-following technologies. - Experience using electromagnetic transient (EMT) simulation tools such as PSCAD/EMTDC, RTDS, or ETAP. - Experience with WECC modeling practices or development of WECC-compliant power system models. - Coursework and/or professional experience in utility-scale power systems and renewable or distributed energy resource (DER) integration. - Demonstrated ability to lead technical tasks, manage assigned work, and communicate project results. Requirements - This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP). Benefits - 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 - Fertility support - Company-funded pension plan* - 401 (k) savings plan with company match* - Up to 120 vacation hours per year - Ten paid holidays per year Company Description 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, and flexible work schedules. 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.

Role Description The Energy Systems Engineering Group is seeking a Post Doctoral Researcher to join a dynamic research program at the intersection of power systems monitoring, statistical signal processing, and emerging grid reliability challenges posed by evolving load profiles and generation mixes. The ideal candidate will have: - A strong foundation in power systems dynamics - Familiarity with time-synchronized measurements and wide-area measurement systems - Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and MATLAB - Experience with positive-sequence and/or EMT dynamic modeling - Proficiency with commercial simulation platforms such as PSS/E, PowerWorld, or PSCAD - Strong technical writing skills - Experience with data analytics, machine learning, or AI applications - Familiarity with version control platforms such as Git Beyond technical skills, we are looking for an intellectually curious, self-directed researcher who thrives in a collaborative, multi-institutional environment. The successful candidate will be expected to: - Contribute to peer-reviewed publications - Present findings to technical and industry audiences - Play an active role in shaping research directions Key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: - Supporting the development of innovative, technically rigorous research approaches to address challenges in modern power system dynamics, emerging power electronics-interfaced loads, generation/storage resources, and electrified transportation - Collaborating closely with researchers from diverse technical backgrounds across the group and division - Executing research tasks with appropriate guidance, demonstrating increasing independence over time - Managing small, well-defined technical efforts as experience grows - Contributing to high-quality technical products such as journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports - Presenting research findings to internal and external audiences - Supporting the development of new research ideas and assisting in the preparation of proposals Qualifications - Minimum Qualifications: - Candidates must have received a PhD within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university - Preferred Qualifications: - Ph.D. in electrical engineering or related field - Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher preferred - Proficiency in scripting languages like MATLAB and Python - Strong foundation in power systems dynamics - Hands-on experience with commercial power systems simulators like PSS/E/PowerWorld and/or PSCAD - Familiarity with inverter control principles - Experience in statistical signal processing, demonstrated through graduate-level research projects or coursework - Strong technical writing and oral communication skills Requirements - Accountable to Project Managers for meeting expectations around task execution, quality, and timeliness - Accountable to the Energy Systems Engineering Group Leader and Sensing & Measurements Team Lead for general staff performance and development - Maintain operational discipline (e.g., maintaining training qualifications, procedural compliance, safe operations) Benefits - 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 - Fertility support - Company-funded pension plan* - 401(k) savings plan with company match* - Up to 120 vacation hours per year - Ten paid holidays per year Company Description 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. 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.