Posting Title

Senior Marine Energy Engineer and Modeler

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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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Working at NREL

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Job Description

A full-time job as a senior engineer and modeling tool developer supporting NREL’s marine energy numerical modeling portfolio is available in the Marine Energy R&D Group. NREL’s Marine Energy research is focused on developing numerical and experimental methods that accelerate the development of marine energy technologies towards commercialization. The NREL team works closely with other national labs and university and industry partners to support the development of the marine energy industry. The person hired for this position will work with a group of approximately 5-10 researchers who are focused on (1) developing numerical modeling tools for marine energy technologies and (2) using the tools to design, analyze, and optimize marine energy systems. Because numerical modeling projects are often closely tied with laboratory and in-water testing, the person hired for this role will also be expected to contribute to experimental and validation efforts. We are looking for an experienced researcher and code developer who has a demonstrated ability develop marine energy modeling tools, execute projects, write winning proposals, and provide strategic guidance across the numerical modeling portfolio. NREL’s Marine Energy Team is primarily funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO), and the person in this role will be expected to coordinate their work with WPTO, other national laboratories, and industry partners.

Job Duties - This researcher will contribute to NREL’s numerical modeling, simulation, and analysis efforts, including:

• Work with NREL and DOE leadership to develop and execute a marine energy modeling strategy that meets the needs of the industry and R&D community
• Develop existing and new modeling, simulation, and optimization tools for wave, tidal/river current, and other marine energy technologies.
• Lead and contribute to the design of marine energy technologies and systems with marine energy applications; including but not limited to, hydrodynamic design exploration, drivetrain designs, structural assemblies, mooring configurations, electric generator designs, and control system design
• Publish research in technical journals, presen