[TRNSYS-users] TRNSYS solar modeling position posted at NREL

[Blair, Nate]

We've just posted a job at NREL for an Engineering position that would focus on thermal systems modeling in the concentrating solar power group. I've attached the posting description below.
Applicants can apply by going to http://www.nrel.gov/employment/job_openings.html, clicking "Search Openings", and entering 1456BR in the Requisition # field. Anyone interested is also welcome to contact me directly.
Posting Title

Engineer I - Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Program

Requisition Number

1456BR

Location

Golden, CO

Position Type

Regular Employee

Hours Per Week

40

Job/Research Summary

An Engineer I position is available in the Thermal Systems Group of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) Electricity, Resources & Building Systems Integration Center. NREL is the nation's primary laboratory for research, development and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. The worker will perform analysis support for the concentrating solar power (CSP) program as well as other thermal systems activities and will participate in the development of experimental/theoretical techniques and approaches.

Job Duties

General Duties and Responsibilities:

* Supports R&D and/or engineering activities.
* Performs standard project technical work under direction.
* Computer operation, interfacing, basic programming.
* Provides reports on technical work; provides input to technical publications and presentations.
* Assists in engineering economic analysis, specifications development, and project design.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

* Works closely with NREL staff and other stakeholders to assist in model development and validation of CSP technologies.
* Assists in analysis activities for power cycles and thermal storage.
* Publishes (and presents) project results at conferences, in technical journals, and in technical documentation.

Required Education and Experience

Relevant Master's Degree or equivalent relevant education/experience.

Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 2 years experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.

Additional Basic Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Bachelor's degree in engineering or other relevant technical disciplines, or equivalent relevant experience.
* Demonstrated understanding of thermal systems R&D.
* Fundamental knowledge of engineering practices, procedures, and concepts.
* Basic engineering abilities in practices and techniques; applies basic technical skills and methods to help analyze and solve problems.
* Demonstrated adequate interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
* Must be computer literate including programming, interfacing, and software development and/or utilization.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's degree in mechanical engineering with advanced coursework in heat transfer and thermodynamics
* 1-2 years experience in related field, including demonstrated ability to lead projects, work independently, and creatively solve challenging technical problems
* Ability to formulate and conduct engineering analysis and implement standard engineering techniques in a programming environment
* Experience with engineering tools commonly used in thermal systems analysis, including:
o Fortran programming language
o TRNSYS
o Engineering Equation Solver (EES), MatLab, Mathematicao Process simulation package like GateCycle, IPSEpro, Aspen Plus, or Thermoflow
* Understanding of concentrating solar power technologies

EEO Policy

NREL's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.



Nate Blair
Group Manager and Sr. Energy Analyst
Data, Analysis and Visualization Group
Strategic Energy Analysis Center
NREL
303-384-7426
nate.blair at nrel.gov

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