Electrical Grid Resilience Engineer

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking an Electrical Grid Resilience Engineer to join the to join the Advanced Modeling and Simulation Group to develop, implement, and validate Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) models for grid systems, including generation, transmission, and distribution components.

• Conduct advanced dynamic and transient analysis of power and energy systems.
• Perform Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) testing on Distributed Real-Time Simulation (DRTS) platforms to validate control strategies and system behaviors.
• Contribute to the design and optimization of control algorithms for grid stability, fault ride-through, and operational resilience.
• Designing and implementing systems for power generation, transmission, and distribution, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Conducting reliability analysis and upgrading power system equipment to enhance efficiency and resilience.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize power system performance and response to sudden fluctuations.
• Integrating renewable energy sources into existing power grids and ensuring sustainable practices.
• Ensuring and maintaining through analyses the integrity of electrical systems and ensuring a reliable power supply for various applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in materials, mechanical, chemical engineering, or related field with 7-9 years of relevant experience
• MS + 6-8 yrs; PhD + 5-7 yrs of relevant experience will also be considered.
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
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  • Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
  • Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
  
  
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the "About" tab at www.srnl.doe.gov.

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.