• Job Description

  Req#: 372795

  We are currently seeking a full time Sustainable Energy Systems Engineer to work in our Sustainable Buildings and Grids Team! In this role you will lead meaningful projects that have a world-real impact in decarbonization. Your research and analysis will inform business decision making across several industries. This position requires knowledge of and experience in distribution grid modeling and simulation, and in developing optimization and controls for DERs and building assets. The position will be located in Princeton, New Jersey.

  In this role you will

  • Lead and support complex research projects related to sustainable site energy systems design, building energy management, grid model development, and techno-economic analysis related to DERs, electrification, and other building and industrial assets
  • Develop and implement advanced methods and tools related to distribution systems operation, control, modeling, and simulation with IBRs
  • Identify pre-development opportunities to create the next generation of sustainable technology offerings from across the Siemens business units
  • Perform research, development, and consulting projects collaborating with colleagues, customers, national laboratories, and universities

  The Candidate

  Qualified candidates will have:

  PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computational Science, Mechanical Engineering or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computational Science, Mechanical Engineering plus 3 years of relevant experience.

  The ideal candidate will have experience in distribution grid modeling and simulation, and in developing algorithms and control framework for distribution energy management systems with DERs and electrification (e.g. PV, BESS, building thermal energy storage, heat pumps, EV charging) in response to electricity markets, retail tariffs, carbon emissions, etc.

  The candidate must have demonstrated strong skills in:

  • Distribution automation and operations
  • Stochastic optimization
  • Data analysis and visualization
  • Computational and algorithmic concepts and techniques
  • Proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages: Python, Julia, C/C++, MATLAB
  • Experience in power system simulation tools such as OpenDSS, GridLAB-D, CYMDIST, PyDSS, Synergee.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Teamwork oriented

  The preferred candidate will have experience in:

  • probabilistic modeling
  • system stability analysis
  • developing advanced models and controls for managing grid-edge resources to enhance grid flexibility, reliability, and resilience
  • working with utilities, system operators, or other relevant electric power industry stakeholders.

  Up to 20% travel may be required.

  About Us

  Siemens is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationally for more than 175 years. To tap business opportunities in both new and established markets, the Company is organized in operating and strategic companies: Smart Infrastructure, Digital Industries, Siemens Mobility, Siemens Advanta, Siemens Healthineers & Siemens Financial Services. (see also http://www.siemens.com/businesses/us/en/).

  Right now, we’re powering a whole country, finding ways to prevent malaria, making cities smarter, developing renewable energy, designing 3D robots, transporting people at 250 mph and helping NASA explore Mars. Our experience has shown that key technology components coming from areas like AI, analytics, IOT, Cyber-Security, additive manufacturing and materials science are extremely relevant for such innovations.

  Siemens Corporate Technology plays an important role in this as a strategic partner to Siemens’ operative units. It provides pre-development (aka research) services, prototyping, technology evaluation and assessments as well as technology consulting to all of Siemens’ businesses.

  We help business units discover new business ideas and develop them into software solutions and successful products. Our research results influence Siemens products and are reflected in patents and publications in journals and conferences. Moreover, the team pursuits government funding opportunities, often in collaboration with top academic partners.

  Join Us

  We are more than employees; we are actively helping to make people’s lives a little better every day. Would you like to be a part of that? Then join us. We offer you a high level of practical relevance as well as an opportunity to individually contribute your knowledge and your visions around the world. Whether you’re helping to develop products for the operating units or working in interdisciplinary projects for the business areas: At Corporate Technology you’ll be working in the heart of Siemens’ technological research together with the best!

  Successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US Export Control Law. US Export Control laws and applicable regulations govern the distribution of strategically important technology, services and information to foreign nationals and foreign countries. Siemens may require candidates under consideration for employment opportunities to submit information regarding citizenship status to allow the organization to comply with specific US Export Control laws and regulations. Additional information on the US Export Control laws & regulations can be found on http://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/policy-guidance/deemed-exports/deemed-exports-faqs?view=category&id=33#subcat34

  
  

  
  

  Organization: Technology

  Company: Siemens Corporation

  Experience Level: Early Professional

  Full / Part time: Full-time

  
  
  

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