Geothermal Scientist Job at National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Posting Title
Geothermal Scientist
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Location
CO - Golden
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Position Type
Regular
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Hours Per Week
40
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COVID-19 Safety Protocols
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Working at NREL
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
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Job Description
This position performs geoscientific, geospatial, technology, market and economic analysis, with an emphasis on geothermal energy systems and infrastructure. Work carried out will support R&D and decision-maker support activities within the NREL geothermal program using analysis methodologies such as geologic/geophysical/geochemical data processing and modeling, geothermal resource assessment, geospatial analysis, subsurface characterization, geospatial analysis. The successful candidate will perform engineering/economic analyses of geothermal systems in cooperation with research community to gather and understand field data.
The candidate will be responsible for characterization of a variety of subsurface environments, and integration of results into decision science and analysis for geothermal energy development. Subsurface environments range from conventional geothermal reservoirs (hydrothermal systems) to unconventional reservoirs (such as petrothermal reservoirs targeted by Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) and other emerging technologies), to shallower reservoirs for ground-source heat pumps and thermal energy storage. The successful candidate will integrate subsurface simulations with surface simulations for energy applications such as power generation, district heating and cooling systems, and hybrid energy systems.
Responsibilities include thorough and clear documentation of work in detailed technical records for internal communication and external publication, maintaining a clean and safe work space, and conducting work with integrity and the highest professional standards. Additional general responsibilities include:
- Conducting objective research on geothermal technologies that generates independent, high quality, and reproducible results.
- Mentor junior staff in the design, implementation, and reporting of research projects.
- Participating with senior staff to conceive and propose new research concepts and projects related to geothermal energy
- Analyzing data related to geothermal exploration, geothermal resource characterization, and geothermal utilization and markets.
- Developing, managing, and ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of collaborative relationships.
- Coordinating within NREL, and with clients and other key organizations to assure research is conducted in accordance with contractual agreements and meets the needs of the intended audience.
- Developing tools and models that distinguish NREL's analyses and enhances the value they bring in guiding research, investment, and policy decisions.
- Writing and publishing analysis results in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at national and international forums.
- Representing NREL's geothermal capabilities to DOE and other potential sponsors and working with laboratory program managers and other key account managers to develop and propose new geothermal research projects. It is expected that the delivered work will be of superior quality and will sometimes need to be delivered under aggressive timelines.
- Engaging with external collaborators and stakeholders to stay current with industry and technology trends, as well as seeking feedback on NREL's analyses.
The successful candidate will represent NREL's research and analysis at technical, business, and stakeholder events. Candidates must have a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.
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Basic Qualifications
For Researcher IV
Relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience . Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience . Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience .
For Researcher III
Relevant PhD . Or, relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience . Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience
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Additional Required Qualifications
- Hands-on industry experience with geothermal development
- Experience with geospatial software such as Arc and/or QGIS
- Experience with 3D geological modeling environments such as Leapfrog
- Understanding subsurface reservoir behavior with geothermal systems including fracture vs. matrix flow, and geomechanical and geochemical effects is required.
- In addition, the successful candidate must have demonstrated ability/experience…
- to conduct complex quantitative, un-biased analyses meticulously, thoroughly, and efficiently.
- to solve novel, multi-dimensional problems.
- to perform geoscientific analysis, subsurface data processing, modeling and interpretation.
- to communicate effectively and succinctly in both writing and speaking.
- to disseminate research results through technical talks and through publications.
- write instructionally, so that technical and complicated concepts are clearly communicated to audience.
- stay informed of current and key issues affecting their area of expertise, e.g., geothermal power and distributed geothermal applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with thermal-hydraulic-mechanical-chemical (THMC) reservoir modeling, or subsets thereof, using simulators such as CMG STARS, FALCON, TOUGH family of codes, OpenGeoSys, or similar simulator(s) is required.
- Familiarity with the U.S. and international geothermal energy sector
- Lab, research, or field work with geothermal systems
- A record of multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Knowledge of U.S. DOE geothermal research
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Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile: Researcher IV / Annual Salary Range: $93,100 - $167,600
Job Profile: Researcher III / Annual Salary Range: $77,600 - $139,700
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Benefits Summary
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.
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