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Company Name : National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Location : Boulder, CO
Position : Grid Research Technician

Job Description : Posting Title
Grid Research Technician
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Location
CO – Boulder
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Position Type
Regular
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Hours Per Week
40
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Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Protocols
Employment at NREL is contingent upon your compliance with all NREL and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) safety protocols and mitigation efforts directed at the COVID-19 pandemic. At present, NREL requires all employees to be immunized against COVID-19. However, employees may seek an exemption from this requirement as an accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Upon hire, new employees must submit a request for accommodation or be prepared to provide proof of vaccination on your first day of employment.
Working at NREL
NREL’s 305-acre Flatirons Campus is the nation’s premier wind energy, water power, and grid integration research facility. Nestled south of Boulder, Colorado, and north of NREL’s main South Table Mountain campus, Flatirons sits adjacent to the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge and countless acres of open space and parks with stunning views of the Flatirons rock formations.
From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our eight employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.
NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.
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Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.
Job Description
The National Wind Technology Center operates a unique mix of multi-megawatt scale renewable resources for research purposes including wind turbines, photovoltaic plants, battery energy storage systems, and powertrain dynamometers at our Flatirons Campus located near Boulder, CO (see https://www.nrel.gov/flatirons-campus/ ). Team members work on a wide spectrum of research projects and activities ranging from complex instrumentation and control system design to hands-on system integration.
The Manufacturing and Characterization Group is seeking a senior research technician to join the grid team. The position will involve designing, fabricating, operating, configuring, troubleshooting, and installing electrical and mechanical systems in collaboration with Researchers performing research validation and characterization activities for grid integration and dynamometer projects. Assignments may be broadly or narrowly focused and may require original work contributions. This position will be expected to provide feedback regarding design requirements, experimental plans, standard processes, etc. and propose appropriate alternatives. There must be strong electrical knowledge in industrial environment; ability to become a Qualified Electrical Worker and have a good understanding of Lock Out Tag Out procedures and applications.
Additional job duties of this position include.
Designing instrumentation and data acquisition system based on research objectives.
Performing research and engineering laboratory functions involving the layout, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and modification or electronic or electro-mechanical devices, assemblies, subsystems, and systems.
Preparing engineering documentation, reports, and drawings (sketches/flow charts/diagrams/schematics, etc.).
Assisting in coordinating, planning and executing experimental activities in a safe manner
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Supporting the team in the development of project schedules and maintain schedule accuracy by providing timely status updates.
Meeting the requirements of NREL’s safety program and incorporate safety considerations into projects, research equipment, and facilities.
Complete required training in a timely manner.
Support development of safe operating procedures.
Maintaining excellent housekeeping.
Demonstrate pride, good stewardship, and attention to detail in managing the area(s).
Understanding and identifying the hazards associated with working with electrical systems including battery storage, photovoltaic and other systems.
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Basic Qualifications
Research Technician VI:

High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Associate’s Degree or certification program of comparable scope and 12 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.

Research Technician V:

High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Associate’s Degree or certification program of comparable scope and 10 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.

Research Technician IV:

High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Associate’s Degree or certification program of comparable scope and 8 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.
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Additional Required Qualifications
Research Technician V & VI:
Frequent use and broad knowledge of related practices, techniques, and standards. Wide-ranging application of theory, concepts, principles and requirements of the discipline or field supported. Advanced skills in research techniques and practices. Excellent communication, interpersonal, project management and customer relations skills.
Research Technician IV:
Extensive knowledge in specialized focused support functions. A comprehensive acquaintance with and understanding of both general and detailed aspects of technical support activities, and their practical application to a wide variety of problems and situations specific to the discipline or field supported. Strong research techniques and practices. Strong communication, interpersonal, project management and customer relations skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Annual Salary Range: $75,500 – $135,900
Offers will typically be made in the bottom half of the listed range. NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
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.
* Based on eligibility rules
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
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EEO Policy
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