System Integration Specialist- WETO

Title: System Integration Specialist- WETO

Location: Washington, D.C.

Job Type: Full-Time Hybrid

Salary: $90,000- $120,000

Experience: 2-5 years of experience in energy related field

Education: Advanced Degree in engineering or hard science field

Date Updated: March 21, 2024

Company Description

Now is the time to join Lindahl Reed, Inc. Lindahl Reed is a professional services company that provides program management, engineering and technical, and management advisory services to federal, state, institutional, and commercial customers nationwide. We offer expertise in the health, energy, and environmental markets. Lindahl Reed was founded on the belief that we can advance a safer, healthier, and more resilient and sustainable world. Our solutions allow clients to work smarter and gain unique insights and understanding into their organization as well as improve decision-making to help meet their mission, business, compliance, and operational challenges – now and into the future. We are hiring creative, motivated, and talented people with a passion for doing what's right, what's smart, and what works.

Description/Job Summary

Lindahl Reed is hiring a system Integration specialist to support the Department of Energy’s (DOE) office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). The System Integration Specialist supports the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) management of its Systems Integration program. The successful candidate will be part of the WETO Systems Integration team, helping develop strategy and initiatives to maximize Federal programming; advise on and support management of federally funded R&D projects; engage with internal and external stakeholders; and support the Systems Integration Program Manager and other WETO leadership on wind integration priorities. The position requires a high level of technical expertise, professional and proficient communication, and a mind for collaboration and continued learning. It requires strong familiarity of transmission and distribution system planning and operation; market, policy, and regulatory structure; and enabling technologies such as power electronics. The position also requires some degree of familiarity with renewable energy and cybersecurity.

Position Responsibilities

• Advise on wind system integration strategies and associated initiatives, including identifying research, development, demonstration, and deployment priorities.
• Assist and eventually lead the development and implementation of new wind integration initiatives.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicate relevant project and program information.
• Effectively manage R&D projects according to guidelines, including but not limited to providing technical guidance, approving project plans, and reviewing reports and other materials for publication.
• Draft memos and talking points for WETO, EERE, and DOE leadership speaking engagements.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Advanced degree in engineering or related technical field
• 2-5 years of working experience in energy related industry preferably on grid integration and analysis, utility operations and planning, wind power forecast, and any control system background with renewable energy.
• Strong familiarity with utility industry especially in system planning, operation, market, regulatory structure, and policy.
• Familiarity with power electronics, inverter-based resources, and/or cybersecurity
• Professional attitude and a strong team player.
• Professional and proficient communicator that can effectively convey highly technical contents to people with less familiarity in the field.
• Self-starter, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a highly dynamic collaborative team.
• Ability to balance multiple long- and short-term projects and competing priorities.
• Ability to attain a U.S. Security Clearance
  
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience working with DOE on R&D related activities.
• Working knowledge or experience with wind energy.
  
  
  

Benefits

The following benefits are available to benefit-eligible employees:

• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Retirement Plan
• Company paid Basic Life and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development
  
  
  

By applying for hybrid work, you are able to set up your own ergonomic work environment. Hybrid work environment requiring going into the office minimum of 1 day per week (Tuesdays)

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate may be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment with Lindahl Reed will be contingent upon the timely results of candidate’s reference/background check. This position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment. We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Lindahl Reed’s sole discretion.

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000