The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is seeking a Wind Farm Controls Researcher in Boulder, CO. The role involves designing advanced wind farm control techniques, conducting simulations, and supporting field demonstrations. Candidates should have a relevant PhD or a Master's with 3 years of experience, along with strong communication skills. NREL offers a collaborative environment focused on renewable energy research and development. Posting TitleWind Farm Controls Researcher . LocationCO - Boulder . Position TypeRegular . Hours Per Week40 . Working at NRELNREL’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. Join a team of world-class scientists, engineers, and visionaries dedicated to shaping the world’s energy future through cutting-edge research and innovation. From our vision to our NREL community, we are unique in the research community. We are focused on impact. From our work in basic sciences to systems engineering, analysis, demonstration, and deployment, we are focused on solving market-relevant problems that result in advanced, secure, reliable, and affordable energy systems. We are trusted clean energy leaders, developing cost-saving solutions that make U.S. industries more competitive, and support job creation and economic growth across rural and urban communities. At NREL, we offer a unique, mission-driven work environment with cutting-edge facilities and multidisciplinary research teams. NREL's environment offers strong partnerships with industry, academia, and other national laboratories, as well as professional development opportunities and a competitive benefits package for employees. Learn about NREL’s critical objectives: NREL's Mission and Vision. Job Description The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), nestled at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado, is the nation’s leading facility for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. For over 40 years, the National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) and NREL’s Flatirons Campus have been at the forefront of advancing wind energy, pioneering innovative turbine components, systems, and modeling methods that have propelled the wind energy industry forward. The NWTC at NREL is currently seeking a dedicated Researcher to advance cutting-edge methods for wind farm control and wake management strategies. Responsibilities: • Design and analyze advanced wind farm control techniques to optimize performance and efficiency. • Use high-performance computing tools to develop and implement wake-mixing controllers in simulation environments. • Conduct simulation campaigns to assess the impact of control strategies on wind farm performance, structural loads, and power production. • Support field demonstrations of wind farm control methods, such as dynamic induction control and the helix method. • Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present results at industry conferences. • Collaborate with stakeholders, including the U.S. Department of Energy, other national laboratories, industry partners, and international organizations. . Basic QualificationsRelevant PhD. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience. • Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date. Additional Required Qualifications • Exceptional writing, interpersonal, and communication skills. • Ability to publish research findings in technical journals and conference proceedings. • Experience presenting work at conferences, symposia, and review meetings. • Proven ability to contribute to the development, preparation, and review of new project proposals. • A strong understanding of engineering principles, theories, and concepts. • Expertise in wind energy systems and related disciplines. Preferred Qualifications • Experience researching wind farm control methods. • Proficiency in analyzing wind farm controllers using high-fidelity simulations, wind tunnel testing, and field trials. • Familiarity with key open-source tools such as AMRWind, FLORIS, and OpenFAST. • Proficiency in Python programming. • Comfort with high-performance computing environments. . Job Application Submission Window The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed. Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)Job Profile: Researcher III / Annual Salary Range: $81,500 - $146,700 Job Profile: Researcher III / Annual Salary Range: $81,500 - $146,700 NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, 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 SummaryBenefits 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 Badging RequirementNREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.Drug Free Workplace NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. 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. . EEO Policy NREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. EEO is the Law | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Reasonable Accommodations E-Verify www.dhs.gov/E-Verify For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.
See More Details >>As Scout’s Strategic Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in the procurement of one of the fastest-growing technologies in the power sector: utility-scale wind power. Your ability to draw on your knowledge of a combination of the commercial, technical, legal and financial aspects of renewables will enable our team to make better informed decisions. You will develop and execute negotiating strategies, lead deals, and serve as Scout’s representative to our vendors and partners. This dynamic position will allow you to directly impact Scout’s long-term ability to power the energy transition. You will gain exposure to a broad spectrum of work – across technologies, at every stage of procurement, and interacting with every team within Scout. You will be in the mix, creating solutions to complex challenges by leading deals and negotiating with counterparties while working collaboratively across organizational boundaries. You will join Scout’s Strategic Procurement team, which is responsible for optimizing for the lowest cost of energy to Scout while maintaining safety, quality and performance. You will report to the Associate Director of Strategic Procurement, a lifetime procurement professional with a passion for teamwork, achievement and learning with 20 years in the field. This is a new role developed to support the explosive growth in Scout’s portfolio of projects in development and construction. Key duties in your role will include the following: • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Construction, Development, Legal, and other Scout functions to ensure focus on the right technologies, vendors, and design. • Actively build, maintain, and prioritize key vendor and contractor relationships, including regular meetings to be a subject matter expert for Scout on each of these supply segments and vendor status. • As a category manager, execute and manage all the sourcing cycle activities for the acquisition of wind turbine systems and other categories. • Build and maintain Wind turbine generator market intelligence dashboard including upstream, midstream, and downstream supply chain. • Develop options for Scout’s negotiating position for supply and services and drive the execution of the selected approaches. • Offer intelligent recommendations to management on the best choices for Scout with respect to price, performance, risk, quality, and ESG criteria. • Support and actively propose Procurement continuous improvement initiatives. • Complete other duties as assigned. We will rely on you to develop systems and tools to drive efficiency in our work. To do so, we expect that you will integrate the expertise you have developed in previous roles while continuing to advance your knowledge of our industry and innovation in procurement. Requirements You are a deal-oriented, analytically minded professional who likes to work with a wide range of people and is passionate about the ways that renewable energy will make the world a better place. You have a good understanding of risk in contractual terms and are creative in the way you manage that risk in the context of competing priorities. Subject Matter Expertise • Bachelor’s Degree (Degree in technical, business, or finance fields and supply chain certification are a plus). • 5+ years of procurement experience, preferably in the utility-scale renewable energy field. • Category management experience that involves both technical and commercial complexity. • Strong technical aptitude: quantitative and qualitative orientation with the ability to understand technical issues and propose creative solutions. • Previous experience on executing successful complex contract negotiations, including contractual commercial, legal, and technical analysis. • Ability to concisely frame issues by providing context, analysis, recommendations, and risk/benefit tradeoffs, both in written, verbal, and presentation format. • Understand the full cycle of utility-scale solar power generation and battery energy storage development and marketing, U.S. power markets, various transmission systems, and the economic drivers for renewable energy projects. • Highly proficient in Microsoft Application suite. Working Style • Independent learner who can quickly apply lessons learned in one area to all other work areas. • Strong organizational skills with process orientation and attention to detail. • Ability to prioritize and deliver top-quality work product in multiple areas without direct supervision. • Strong interpersonal skills with the desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and to meet deadlines and complete time-sensitive duties. • Self-motivator with exceptional leadership and communication skills. • Encourage teamwork and collaboration. • Communicate with a balance of detail, clarity, and efficiency. • Experience using influence rather than authority to achieve desired outcomes. • Authorized to work in the United States. Timeline and Location We would like the new Procurement Manager to start in early 2025. Our ideal candidate will work from our Boulder, CO office on a hybrid schedule. We also welcome remote candidates and candidates open to relocation to apply. Invitation to Women and U.S. Underrepresented Groups We encourage applications from all demographics and especially those that are traditionally underrepresented in the energy industry. Consistent with our core values, Scout celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, race, and ethnicity. Invitation to Veterans Scout welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Scout includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty. Scout’s Values • Mission-Orientation. High achievers who want to make a difference in this world and contribute to Scout’s stated mission. • Teamwork. Respectful and appreciative colleagues with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals. • Safety. Uncompromising advocates for the health and safety of fellow employees, contractors, customers, and community members. • Integrity. Ethical professionals who do the right thing even when it is difficult. • Initiative. Resourceful self-motivators who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment because of their exceptional leadership, work ethic, and organizational skills. • Intelligence. Problem-solving learners who can make informed decisions quickly and create innovative and pragmatic solutions to challenging problems. Benefits Target base salary: $110,000-$130,000 Attractive bonus potential. Scout offers a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums, 401(k) match, STD, LTD, an Employee Assistance Program, and a range of optional supplemental insurance coverage. Job posting details for Strategic Procurement Manager (Wind) at Scout Clean Energy in Boulder Colorado United States. Compensation / salary range: $110,000-$130,000 Attractive bonus potential. ClimateTechList gathers 10,000+ job openings from over 651 climate tech companies and updates them daily.
See More Details >>Posting Title Wind Energy Stakeholder Engagement and Energy Equity Project Leader . Location CO - Boulder . Position Type Regular . Hours Per Week 40 . Working at NREL NRELs 305-acre Flatirons Campus is the nations premier wind energy, water power, and grid integration research facility. Nestled south of Boulder, Colorado, and north of NRELs 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, youll 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, youll have the opportunity to engage through our ten 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. Our planet needs us! Learn about NRELs critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet. We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they dont meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL. Job Description The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the nations primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. NRELs Wind Energy Program currently has an opening for a Research Project Leader covering wind power stakeholder engagement activities with a focus on deployment and energy equity. In this role, the Research Project Leader will support external research-focused collaboratives, internal DOE sponsored research, and NRELs industrial and governmental partners in solving critical issues in the development and deployment of land-based, offshore, and distributed wind across the United States. This position is located at the National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) near Boulder, Colorado. The successful candidate will work closely with NREL researchers and technical staff to develop and conduct research spanning future deployment pathways, assessment and management of community impacts, social acceptance of wind energy, and energy equity. The successful candidate will work to disseminate findings and insights from research across the wind energy program relevant to wind and renewable energy deployment, including insights on impacts and trade-offs. In addition, the successful candidate will work with staff to develop and implement workshops or similar stakeholder engagement activities that foster knowledge gathering and sharing. External engagement and interactions with state and local agencies, industry, non-governmental organizations, community groups, universities, military, tribal, international organizations, and other Department of Energy and federal agency programs aimed at the responsible deployment of renewable power are anticipated. The ideal candidate will be experienced in or actively researching community engagement and planning, policy, and economic development focusing on renewable or wind energy. A research emphasis on rural development, community energy development and planning, or marine spatial planning is desirable. Knowledge of and familiarity with the literature around energy equity or direct experience as it relates to community planning and economic development from wind energy is also valuable. Typical work tasks may include: Leading research, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination activities focused on wind energy deployment and equity, including the development of annual operating work plans with DOE, staff and resource planning, internal strategic planning, metrics tracking, client communications, and reporting. Leading and supporting the development of publication quality reports and peer reviewed journal articles analyzing energy policy, siting, and economic development issues. Engaging with communities and community leaders, including those in disadvantaged and areas undergoing energy transitions, to better understand and support the development of informational products and tools to support the appropriate development of wind energy. Collaborating with researchers and practitioners across NREL, academia, and community development organizations on best practices for effectively integrating energy equity in projects, programs, or initiatives. Dissemination of work through various media including the publication of web-based community development guides as well as more traditional technical reports and presenting results and relevant findings at national or international meetings Leading or supporting responses to Department of Energy or other competitively selected research proposals. Working one-on-one and in group settings with staff to aid in planning and defining work, prioritizing, reviewing, and disseminating work products, managing subcontracts and subcontractors, and reporting on progress, challenges and solutions to NREL leadership and sponsors. . Basic Qualifications 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 . Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Excellent leadership, communication, problem solving and project management skills. Ability to use various computer software programs. Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date. Additional Required Qualifications Demonstrated skill in convening stakeholder groups and planning stakeholder workshops, in virtual and in-person environments. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with evolving requirements and schedules Prior experience through research or stakeholder engagement with underserved communities Demonstrated desire to engage actively on energy equity in the clean energy transition through research and publications, policy analysis, and community engagement. Demonstrated experience in communications and outreach around complex, technical challenges Excellent writing, organizational, project management, budgeting, interpersonal and communication skills Preferred Qualifications Prior work experience with or for a state or federal government agency or university Prior experience applying research as well as scientific methods or frameworks for energy equity to communities Prior experience with social science research methods including surveys Prior experience in economic analysis applied to community development Prior experience working on siting and deployment issues in land-based, distributed or offshore wind energy applications through project definition, implementation and operation Prior experience in project management of multiple, complex, multi-year projects with annual budgets exceeding $400,000/year Demonstrated leadership in conducting broad, national level energy analysis including engagement with key stakeholders and networks, to facilitate analysis, dissemination and knowledge-sharing A masters or more advanced degree in public policy, political science, economics, sociology, environmental studies, or another relevant field . Job Application Submission Window The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed. Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week) Job Profile: Researcher IV / Annual Salary Range: $95,500 - $171,900 NREL takes into consideration a candidates education, training, and experience, 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 employees 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 Badging Requirement NREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Drug Free Workplace NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. 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. . EEO Policy NREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. EEO is the Law | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Reasonable Accommodations E-Verify www.dhs.gov/E-Verify For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.
See More Details >>Entering the Wind trade in Boulder, CO, typically begins with specialized training and education, combining hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while learning. Training programs last about one to two years, requiring extensive hands-on experience under seasoned professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 116 wind turbine technicians in Colorado, with 63 in Boulder, and projects a 60% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Trainees earn an average of $1,097 per week in Boulder, with experienced professionals often exceeding $102,000 annually. Educational institutions, industry associations, and platforms like Stream Marine Training help aspiring wind professionals find training opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and significant growth opportunities.
