OverviewThe Energy and Environment Directorate delivers science and technology solutions for the nation's biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation's power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system; and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management.
The Earth Systems Science Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, provides leadership and solutions that advance Earth system opportunities for energy systems and national security. We are a multidisciplinary division connected by a shared commitment to innovate and collaborate towards solving complex problems in the dynamic Earth system.
ResponsibilitiesPNNL's Environmental Subsurface Science Group is seeking a mid-level scientist or engineer with expertise developing PFLOTRAN to lead and contribute to projects modeling subsurface reactive multiphase flow for problem scenarios including geologic carbon storage, geothermal energy production, and environmental remediation. The position requires the ability to lead and support development of simulation capabilities and application of advanced simulation tools to diverse problems. The candidate will lead and work collaboratively with teams in multiple disciplines including geophysics, geochemistry, and environmental engineering.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA and 5+ years of relevant experience -OR-
- MS/MA and 3+ years of relevant experience -OR-
- PhD with 1+ year of relevant experience
- Experience with subsurface fate and transport / reaction transport codes (e.g. STOMP, PFLOTRAN, CRUNCHFLOW).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing subsurface multiphase flow and reactive transport simulation codes.
- Experience developing object oriented simulation software using modern Fortran.
- Experience modeling carbon sequestration, enhanced geothermal systems, gas hydrates, and
contaminant fate and transport. - Experience developing the PFLOTRAN simulator.
- Experience developing software with the PETSc library.
- Experience developing simulation software for high performance computers.
- Proficiency with modern Fortran and Python.
- Experience with analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Matplotlib, Paraview).
- Experience with open source software development, distributed version control, and continuous integration.
- Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to data quality and accuracy, strong written and oral communication skills as evidenced by scientific publications and conference presentations, and be able to work independently and in a team setting.
- Candidates should have experience with business development, such as proposal development and client engagement.
- Candidates should have experience mentoring students, interns, or junior staff.
- Candidates should have experience leading small project tasks.
Hazardous Working Conditions/EnvironmentNot Applicable
Additional InformationThis position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
A security clearance background investigation includes review of your employment, education, financial, and criminal history, as well as interviews with you and your personal references, neighbors, and co-workers to determine trustworthiness, reliability, and loyalty to the United States. The investigation also examines your foreign connections, drug and alcohol use, foreign influence, and overall conduct.
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
- Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).
Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy if non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months cannot be demonstrated.
Testing Designated PositionThis position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.
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* Research Associates excluded.
**All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.
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Notice to ApplicantsPNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual's relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.
As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.
Minimum SalaryUSD $140,200.00/Yr.
Maximum SalaryUSD $228,800.00/Yr.
