Commercial Buildings Research Engineer

2 days ago


Golden, Colorado, United States National Renewable Energy Lab Full time
Job Title: Commercial Buildings Research Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Buildings Research Engineer to join our team at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). As a key member of our Advanced Building Equipment Research Group, you will conduct leading research on novel HVAC and refrigeration systems to improve efficiency, comfort, and affordability while reducing whole life carbon emissions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop experimental plans for field validation of novel HVAC and refrigeration systems
  • Measure and monitor performance, analyze and interpret data, draw evidence-based conclusions, and publish results
  • Collaborate with industry to facilitate the realization of the next generation of commercial buildings
  • Conduct research on buildings-to-grid, building electrification with heat pumps, thermal energy storage, and sensors & controls
Requirements:
  • Master's degree in a relevant field or Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience
  • Strong understanding of building science principles, theories, and concepts, including thermodynamics and heat transfer
  • Industry experience with modeling, design, commissioning, and operation of commercial building HVAC systems
  • Exposure to whole building energy modeling such as EnergyPlus or OpenStudio
  • Strong technical writing skills and good interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
  • PhD in a relevant field or Master's degree with 3+ years of experience
  • Experience in the rapidly evolving areas of buildings-to-grid, building electrification with heat pumps, thermal energy storage, and sensors & controls
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary range: $79,600 - $143,300
  • Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, pension benefits, 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, personal time off (PTO) and sick leave, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement

NREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and require all employees to pass a pre-employment drug test.


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