What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Power Systems Advisor position at UChicago Argonne, LLC?
As a part of Decision and Infrastructure Sciences, the candidate provides project development and oversight for the application of energy systems research, risk analysis, and assessment of dependencies and interdependencies across critical gas and electric infrastructure systems. Provides expertise in scope, requirements, and management for energy system planning and optimization projects, including, for example, incorporating probabilistic methods, power flow simulation, market analysis, and natural and other disruption analysis.
IN THIS POSITION, THE CANDIDATE WILL:
Lead and support the development and implementation of research methodologies to analyze interdependent energy systems and related infrastructure.
Support the implementation of Argonne’s energy resilience program through outreach to industry and government partners.
Identify and nurture relationships with new program sponsors, including capture management of funding opportunities.
Work with Argonne staff to articulate both technical value and business value of Argonne’s work to sponsors and industry partners.
Represent Argonne at conferences, seminars, and meetings.
Provide technical reviews of and expert advice/guidance on assumptions/approaches/results of various energy reliability and resilience planning studies for DOE and other sponsors.
Position Requirements
Knowledge of energy (electric and gas) system operations, planning, and emergency response, including market and regulatory structures.
Knowledge of energy system analysis methodologies and principles.
Skill in oral presentation and written communication techniques.
Communication and sponsor interaction skills.
Knowledge of gas and electric transmission and distribution systems.
Knowledge of electric and gas components to support vulnerability assessment and systems analysis.
Experience in assessing, at both national and local levels, energy system vulnerabilities.
Experience managing and contributing to team efforts.
Skill in effectively producing end results through self-motivated efforts.
Skill in independently conceiving, planning, and conducting research that has considerable influence on scientific knowledge or technological developments.
A successful candidate must have the ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
Ability to work effectively and stay disciplined in a remote environment.
OTHER:
To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship and must be able to obtain and maintain a "Q" security clearance, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.
This position can be hired at one of two levels; the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level (RD4 or RD5) dependent upon the depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills. The minimum requirements of the two levels are as follows:
RD4: Bachelors and 12 years’ experience, Masters and 7 years’ experience, PhD and 6 years’ experience, or equivalent. The expected pay range for this position is $130,467 - $208,431.
RD5: Bachelors and 15 years’ experience, Masters and 12 years’ experience, PhD and 10 years’ experience, or equivalent. The expected pay range for this position is $153,073 - $245,992.
Job Family
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Full timeThe expected hiring range for this position is $130,467.00 - $208,431.99.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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Salary : $130,467 - $208,431
