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Electric Vehicle Grid Integration Systems - Researcher
3634BR
Golden, CO
Regular Employee
40
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy’s effort to secure an energy future that is both environmentally and economically sustainable. With locations in Golden, Boulder and Washington D.C., NREL is the primary laboratory for research, development and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States. The NREL mission is to develop renewable energy and energy efficient technologies and practices, advance related science and engineering, and transfer knowledge and innovation to address the nation’s energy and environmental goals.
As a member of the Transportation and Hydrogen Systems Center, integrate the operation of electric vehicles with building and grid operations through collaboration with academic and industry partners creating value and opportunity. Components within the system to be researched and developed include electric vehicles, batteries, communications infrastructure, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, building energy management and grid operations. This focus will be on the vehicle-relevant aspects of the future smart grid system. The researcher will conduct data analysis, model development, laboratory experiments, and presentation of complex system conclusions. Dissemination of the research results will be shared with industry, technical, and Department of Energy audiences.
Systems development and testing: Research state-of-the-art smart grid and smart vehicle systems to guide system laboratory testing plans. Conduct bench tests of communications, vehicle energy storage, and power conversion electronics up to 480V AC 3-phase and 600V DC. Where systems are currently not available, some technology development and prototyping will be necessary. Collaborate with component suppliers on testing plans and review of results.
Results analysis: Use internal and external data resources to develop opportunity scenarios for vehicle grid integration technology. Research should both highlight value and challenges remaining to be addressed. Highlight research direction needs.
Test facility operations: Work with managers to ensure testing facilities at the Vehicle Testing and Integration Facility and the Energy Systems Integration Facility are prepared to accommodate the needs of DOE and industry technology tests leading to vehicle grid integration technology adoption. Address necessary safety protocols for Environmental, Safety and Health approvals.
Information Dissemination: Author technical papers on results of technology development and testing. Work with NREL, DOE and other national laboratories to utilize data obtained from research experiments to guide future work plans. Leverage NREL publication resources to share data and results with industry. Develop content for presentations on results at relevant conferences or workshops.
Relevant Master's Degree or equivalent relevant education/experience.
Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.
General knowledge and application of engineering technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
Training in team, task or project leadership responsibilities. Intermediate abilities and knowledge of practices and techniques. Beginning experience in project management. Good writing, interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Experience in developing simulation algorithms and tools and conducting analysis of large data sets. Initiates innovative research in areas supporting cross-disciplinary projects. Laboratory testing using digital oscilloscope, multimeters, and programmable loads. Solid engineering and technical capabilities in electrical engineering, experimental design, data acquisition, data analysis. Knowledge of and experience with hybrid and electric vehicle technologies. Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills to enable interaction with NREL cross-disciplinary research team. Experience using Matlab for the analysis of data and development of systems simulations. Understanding of electric vehicle components including high voltage batteries, inverters, and battery chargers.
Research laboratory and/or vehicle testing and instrumentation experience. Experience with hardware testing or prototype system/controls development. Understanding of electric vehicle-related interface and communications standards CAN, SAE J1772, J2836, J2847, Chademo. Demonstrated experience using smart grid controls interface systems including, HomePlug GreenPhy, SEP2.0, ModBus, Open Charge Point Protocol, OpenADR, SOAP web and Cloud services. Preferred knowledge of Java, C/C++, Python, Arduino programming languages. Knowledge of utility operations and related standards including UL 1741, IEEE 1547 and P2030, and IEC 61850 are valuable.
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