We have an opening for an Operations Research Engineer with expertise in energy systems simulation and management, electricity markets, capacity expansion planning, stochastic optimization, interdiction and defender-attacker-defender models and experience integrating different datasets into coherent inputs for optimization models. Initially, you will join ongoing efforts in strategic capacity expansion planning and infrastructure interdiction. You will also support other research and analysis initiatives under investigation by the Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense and/or other U.S. Government partners. You will work with experienced LLNL scientists and engineers and contribute to new numerical methods and analysis tools that provide insights to inform near and long-term strategy and technology decisions. This position is in the Computational Engineering Division (CED) within the Engineering Directorate.
This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.
You will
- Perform defined work in supporting of development of optimization models for energy networks, including formulation, implementation, solution, analysis and communication.
- Support the construction of coherent datasets to feed long-term optimal capacity expansion models of energy systems, including technology costs, geographical characteristics (solar irradiance, wind speeds, wildfire propensity, etc.), regulatory frameworks, human factors, climate and extreme weather events, among others.
- Contribute to cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams to solve technical problems.
- Provide solutions to limited-complex problems related to modeling and simulation, or other technical analyses.
- Contribute information, fulfillment and findings from studies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional job responsibilities at the SES.2 level
- Perform defined work of moderate complexity aiding with contribution to the development of analytical frameworks providing insight to customers on various challenges.
- Work under limited direction to design and implement numerical methods, techniques and evaluation criteria while exercising independent judgment.
- Explore a variety of approaches within generally established methods. Make recommends improvements/processes as appropriate.
- Contribute to the overall fulfillment of project and organizational goals.