Research Engineer

Battelle delivers when others cant. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clientswhether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

**Job Summary**

We are seeking an exceptional and motivated **Research Engineer** to work alongside world class scientists and researchers supporting the mission of the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in Morgantown, WV. This work is with a multi-disciplinary, scientific, and technically oriented national laboratory team, and includes. collaborations with data scientists, engineers, geologists, and computer scientists that produce technological solutions for Americas energy challenges.

The successful candidate will conduct high impact research focused on porous and fractured media flow mechanics, utilizing non-destructive analyses, and geologic core characterization. Methods including computed tomography scanning, flow-through experiments under in-situ subsurface conditions, and traditional dry core evaluation tools currently employed at NETL will be used.

Porous and Fractured Media Flow Mechanics Develop and implement experimental plans related to various flow systems meant to recreate subsurface reservoir conditions relevant to energy production and geologic carbon management.

Computed Tomography Analyses Utilize data from multiple computed tomography (CT) scanners at NETLs Geo-imaging Characterization lab.

Geologic Core Characterization Utilize core logger, XRF, core flow systems, and other analytical equipment to evaluate geologic core for carbon management and critical mineral identification scenarios.

What this opportunity supporting NETL uniquely provides you:

+ Working on applied, cutting-edge projects with global impact while being mentored by, and collaborating with, the nations leading energy scientists and engineers.

+ Real-world experience supplemented with technical development and discussions that provide unique insight into the broad range of mission-critical engineering and scientific disciplines NETL leverages to support national energy research and policy development.

+ Access to world-class, customized facilities and computational assets specific to high-impact energy research, technology generation, and product development.

+ Support proposal development focused on expanding industry and scientific partnerships and developing new technical opportunities for NETL with federal guidance.

**Responsibilities**

+ Calculate petrophysical properties (e.g. porosity, permeability), develop relative permeability curve methodologies, and process unsteady-state relative permeability experimental data.

+ Plan and execute experiments related to fluid flow, geomechanics, geochemical interactions during flow, and core characterization.

+ Perform 2D and 3D CT image analyses using Dragonfly, ImageJ, Ilastik, and other software to develop digital petrophysical rock models.

+ Develop methodologies to upscale laboratory data to reservoir-scale scenarios.

+ Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including geologists, geographers, chemists, computer scientists, environmental scientists, and other researchers to assist each other in accomplishing project related tasks.

+ Build and maintain relationships with internal and external clients and research partners.

+ Assist in the writing results and data interpretations for publications in high quality, scientific peer-reviewed journals, and technical reports.

+ Develop and present results for oral presentations to staff, stakeholders, and at professional conferences.

+ Provide weekly and monthly technical updates to research team members and project management.

+ Provide leadership and expertise on projects including delegation to team members and communication of project milestone status to management.

**Key Qualifications**

+ Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Reservoir, Civil, or Environmental), Geomechanics, Geology, or related field with 2+ years relevant work experience.

+ Experience with high pressure/temperature flow through systems including knowledge of pumps, valves, pressure transducers, Swagelok tubing and fittings, and other equipment.

+ Experience designing and executing core flooding experiments.

+ Knowledge in mineralogy, petrology, and fluid flow properties.

+ Experience estimating and characterizing rock properties, e.g., porosity, permeability, water saturation, wettability, relative permeability, capillary pressure, pressure dependent rock properties, and mineralogy.

+ Experience with Python, R, MATLAB, or similar programming languages.

+ Experience or exposure to image processing.

+ Experience collaborating on a dynamic team.

+ Must be a U.S. Citizen.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Masters degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Reservoir, Civil, or Environmental), Geomechanics, Geology or related field with 5+ years relevant work experience.

+ Advanced image processing experience (Ilastik, ImageJ, etc.).

+ Advanced experience with Python, R, MATLAB, or similar programming languages

+ Experience with x-ray fluorescence and x-ray diffraction.

+ Experienced in data analysis, report development, scientific writing, and presentation of results.

+ Experience in communicating scientific technical material to a range of audiences (e.g., academic conference, technical audience, or high-level management).

+ Leadership skills coordinating multiple teams and projects.

+ Experience working for a U.S. national laboratory or as a research site-support contractor.

**Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life**

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

+ **Balance life through a compressed work schedule** : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday offgiving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

+ **Take time to recharge** : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

+ **Prioritize wellness** : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

+ **Better together** : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

+ **Build your financial future** : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

+ **Advance your education** : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

+ **Flexible work arrangements** : You have options for where you work and when you work.

**A Work Environment Where You Succeed**

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanitys most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

+ Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects

+ Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery

+ Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment

+ Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders

+ Give back to and improve our communities

**Vaccinations & Safety Protocols**

_Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws)._

_Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle._

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. **No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.**

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