Energy Systems Analyst – Oil and Natural Gas

The Decision and Infrastructure Sciences (DIS) Division researches, designs, and delivers scientific tools and methodologies to inform decision-making regarding the most challenging security, risk, and resilience problems. DIS experts have developed methods to understand dependencies and interdependencies within and across infrastructure systems, strengthen infrastructure security and resilience, and respond to emergencies. As a multidisciplinary national laboratory, Argonne offers an exciting atmosphere in which to collaborate on interdisciplinary projects that focus on complex technical problems and integrated application of natural, social, and computer science practices.

To support our research mission, DIS is seeking an Energy Systems Analyst to support our growing need for exciting analysis of energy system security, reliability, and resilience, with a particular focus on oil and natural gas systems.

In this position, you will:

• Develop and implement methodologies to analyze security and resilience of energy systems and related infrastructure, with a particular focus on oil and natural gas systems.
• Conduct research related to a wide range of topic areas including:
• Analysis of oil and natural gas system security and resilience;
• Understanding consumption patterns and trends based on analysis of energy data;
• Developing models and simulations of oil and gas systems to forecast performance under various conditions;
• Optimization of energy system operations;
• Interdependencies among oil and natural gas, power grid, telecommunications, and other infrastructure systems; and
• Strategies for enhancing resilience of oil and natural gas systems to various threats and natural hazards
• Develop/contribute to analyses, tools, models, and technical publications in support of energy security and resilience projects
• Engage with the Department of Energy, state and local government partners, and industry sponsors to support energy security and resilience analysis, planning, and decision-making
  
  

Position Requirements

• Advanced degree in petroleum or natural gas engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, or related field.
• Knowledge of oil and natural gas infrastructure components with particular focus on transmission and distribution to support systems analysis at local, regional, national, and international scales.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience building, using, and maintaining energy modeling software and data analysis tools, preferably with a focus on oil and natural gas systems. Analyses include system operation and expansion, optimization and equilibrium analysis, impact analysis, market penetration, and interdependencies with other infrastructure systems.
• Experience working and collaborating with oil and natural gas industry organizations, such as upstream producers, pipeline operators, local delivery companies, industry associations, etc.
• Ability to design, implement, and sustain projects for complex multidisciplinary research operations related to oil and natural gas security and resilience.
• Experience with computer programming, including proficiency in one or more languages such as Julia, Python, R, C , Java Script, or similar programming languages.
• Experience of working in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment, including internal partners within Argonne and external partners such as other national labs, universities, and industry.
• Demonstrated communication skills (both verbal and written) and ability to interact with project sponsors.
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
  
  

Other:

To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.

The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance and must be a U.S. citizen. Please see http://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm for more information about requirements for obtaining a security clearance process.

This position can be hired at one of two levels; the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level (RD2 or RD3) dependent upon the depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills. The minimum requirements of the two levels are as follows:

• RD2: Bachelors and 5 years’ experience, Masters and 3 years’ experience, PhD and 0 years’ experience, or equivalent. The expected hiring range for this position is $90,063 - 143,010.
• RD3: Bachelors and 8 years’ experience, Masters and 5 years’ experience, PhD and 4 years’ experience, or equivalent. The expected hiring range for this position is $109,922 - 175,605.
  
  

Job Family

Research Development (RD)

Job Profile

Eng Systems Modeling-Simulation-Analysis 2

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $90,063.00 - $143,010.27.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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