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 Senior Wind Energy Construction Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the construction of utility-scale wind projects. You will have the opportunity to share your knowledge to mentor colleagues and shape the processes and best practices for wind energy construction at a growing IPP with an entrepreneurial culture. You will be involved in all phases of facility construction, from pre-construction design and planning through commissioning and closeout. Your attention to detail and ability to concurrently drive multiple work streams forward on time and on budget will be key to your success. Your technical knowledge of utility-scale solar and your ability to communicate that with audiences who have a wide range of technical proficiency will be widely valued in this role. You will dive into project construction of a 150 MW project in California. The project will mobilize in June 2024 and is ready for your immediate leadership impact. Travel to site is expected one to two times per month during project construction to ensure the project’s completion within budget and on schedule. You will thrive in an entrepreneurial team-based environment in which: • You collaborate closely with a high-performing, assistant project manager. • You work closely with counterparts in the Engineering, Procurement, Development, and Interconnection teams to identify and address challenges that arise during project construction (e.g., permitting and schedule changes) and then implement solutions. • You drive process development from the ground up as the project progresses and document learnings to inform future wind project construction. During project construction, you will: • Be responsible for the successful execution of all activities at the project site, including BOP contractor, equipment suppliers, construction services and related work, including ensuring safety is a priority and is adequately addressed by all on site personnel associated with the project. • Ensure QC/QA measures are implemented and documented. • Manage the schedule, resolve potential delays, update the schedule, and keep relevant internal stakeholders informed of progress and challenges. • Manage the third-party on-site team of quality control professionals representing the owner, including the site manager and the electrical and civil specialists. • Manage the various construction contracts and interface with the BOP contractor, owner’s engineers, and independent engineers, including change orders and cost control of project within the approved budget. • Manage the receipt and inspection of equipment and materials. • Manage and approve invoices and costs incurred under all project contracts. Communicate with and represent Scout effectively and professionally with a variety of project partners and stakeholders, including: • Lead weekly meetings with the BOP contractor and host internal update meetings with the Development and Finance teams. • Attend monthly meetings at the project site. • Develop, write and distribute weekly and monthly reports on construction status, schedule, and cost controls. • Respond to questions with independent engineers throughout construction and close out any open items to support the project’s achievement of on-time financial closure. Leverage your technical expertise to ensure efficient and effective project delivery, including: • Oversee the review and approval process of engineering designs. • Assist in the resolution of design issues and contract enforcement. • Interface with the interconnecting and local utilities to ensure compliance with the GIA requirements. • Provide guidance and support during all commissioning, start-up testing, and third-party inspections. • Review and maintain project records. Close out the project, including: • Coordinate final service acceptance inspections, punch list close out, and transition the project to Operations and Maintenance (O&M). • Conduct Lessons Learned meeting and report out to the Construction group. In future projects, you will also use your technical knowledge and practical experience to inform the Scout team’s approach to phase developing and designing the solar facilities during pre-construction: • Interface with Engineering, Development, Procurement, and Finance to optimize project design, including site selection, constructability reviews, micrositing, interconnection options, review of construction documents, and permitting process support. • Provide input to BOP EPC contract negotiations, including providing input to development and review of competitive RFPs for selection of general contractors or vendors and creating relevant contract exhibits. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or a relevant technical field required. • Past work experience must include at least one of the following: • Project manager on at least 3+ utility scale wind construction projects. • Project manager on at least 4+ projects in a relevant adjacent industry. • Preference for experience across all phases of construction – preconstruction, construction, and handoff to operations. • Experience in BESS a plus. • Experience mentoring and training junior team members. Technical skills: • Familiarity with managing utility-scale wind construction contracts. • Demonstrated understanding of plans and specifications for civil and electrical work. • Ability to solve problems and make informed decisions quickly. • Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, project management, problem-solving and team-building skills. • Providing pre-construction estimates based on industry knowledge. • Developing contract exhibits for BOP contracts. Proficient with computers and has strong working knowledge of the following: • MS Office, MS Project, and document management systems (e.g., SharePoint, Procore). • Creating and managing schedules using MS Project (a plus). • Adept at the use of Google Earth. Understanding of ArcGIS and GlobalMapper a plus. Work Environment and Work Style: • Demonstrated high level of ownership and responsibility over all aspects of project work. • Demonstrated ability to work in a flat organization, successfully leveraging the expertise of multiple colleagues in different lines of reporting. • Ability to multi-task and arbitrate between conflicting priorities with clear target setting and follow-through capability in a fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment. Additional Qualifications: • Must have a valid current driver license, and able to travel and perform field work. • Working knowledge of OSHA requirements. OSHA 10 certification preferred. • Authorized to work in the United States. Working Conditions • Ability to work outside of a Monday through Friday schedule, including holidays and weekends, at times when needed by the project. • This position requires up to 50% travel to project sites in the U.S. In addition, remote candidates will need to travel to Boulder at least one week per month. • Office based employees work together and collaborate in the Boulder office three days per week and have the flexibility to work from home two days per week. 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. 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. Benefits Target base salary: $150,000-170,000. Negotiable for the right candidate. Attractive bonus potential. Scout offers a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums, 401(k) match, STD, LTD, paid parental leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and a range of optional supplemental insurance coverage. Job posting details for Wind Senior Project Manager, Construction at Scout Clean Energy in Boulder Colorado United States. Compensation / salary range: $150,000-170,000. ClimateTechList gathers 10,000+ job openings from over 651 climate tech companies and updates them daily.
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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.
