Senior / Principal Engineer - Energy Efficiency (Davis, CA) (Engineering)

GTI Energy, the nation's leading research, development, and training organization serving energy markets, has an opportunity for an Engineer (Principal - P3 / Senior - P4) within the Research and Engineering Group in our California location. The qualified candidate will perform R&D functions in collaboration with senior staff, with a strong focus on energy efficient and grid interactive building technologies, microgrids, energy storage, industrial energy efficiency and renewable energy generation. Additional focus areas include hybrid (dual-fuel) equipment for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, water heating, and energy efficient building technologies for residential and commercial buildings and for industrial processes (including electrical and natural gas driven systems). The work will involve interacting and collaborating with researchers from utilities, private industry, government agencies, universities, and national laboratories. The candidate for this position is expected to take a systematic approach to lead and develop multiple projects, understand individual project goals and how they support strategic organizational goals, and establish or expand competency areas. The candidate will collaborate with senior technical staff and external partners on new project proposals as well as laboratory, field, and analytical research projects.

GTI Energy offers generous benefits, competitive salaries, career advancement, and the opportunity to work in a professional R&D environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud of what we do because our work matters. GTI Energy is working toward solving global energy challenges in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. We have a proven track record in producing innovative ideas and commercializing solutions to deliver clean and reliable energy. At GTI Energy, we deliver innovative technology solutions for safe, efficient, and responsible energy.

So, what does that mean for you? You will work in a positive and respectful work culture that fosters growth, collaboration, and opportunity. You will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits, while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement of delivering clean energy to the world.

The position will be based in California, but the candidate must also be able to work remotely to meet all federal, state, local, and company COVID pandemic guidelines.

• Manage analytical, experimental, and field demonstration projects, including managing budgets, schedules, deliverables, and the project teams of internal and external staff and partners
• Provide relevant subject matter expertise
• Lead proposal efforts to secure new research, development, and demonstration funding
• Mentor junior engineers on project specific topics, support the development of technical and administrative troubleshooting skills, and general professional development
• Analyze data through spreadsheet analysis and software tools
• Prepare technical documents, test reports, and research publications to fulfill project reporting needs as well as communicate technical information and place key results in context for customers, partners, and subcontractors
• Develops, manages, and fosters partnerships with clients, subcontractors, and other industry stakeholders
• Travel to participate in field site visits, pilot implementations, and industry events
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience in one or more of the following areas is a strong plus: (a) experience developing research proposals for federal, state, commercial, and utility funded opportunities, (b) sensors and controls for residential, commercial, and industrial applications and power systems, (c) algorithm and software development, hardware-in-the-loop laboratory experiments, field demonstration, and technology commercialization, (d) modeling and grid-interactive control of building equipment including HVAC, water heaters, smart appliances, electric vehicles, and batteries, (e) electrical and thermal energy storage systems, (f) advanced technologies for energy efficiency and decarbonization, (g) measurement and verification activities related to laboratory experiments and field demonstrations, and (h) other areas relevant to developing future building and industrial technologies that are efficient and grid-interactive. Additional knowledge/skills needed for success include:

• Strong analytical skills using modeling and simulation tools, Excel spreadsheets or other data analysis tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work independently with direction

• A Bachelor of Science in an engineering or scientific field; Relevant Industry Certifications are a plus (Licensed Professional Engineer, LEED AP, CEM, etc.)
• 7- 10 years or relevant work experience or an advanced degree in an engineering or scientific field with 5-7 years of experience.
• Supervisory experience, particularly in a research or engineering-based setting is a plus
• Experience identifying new technical and/or business areas of activity is a plus
• Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems specifications, programming experience is a plus
• Active and recognized participant in professional societies is a plus

GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment.  If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at HumanResources@gti.energy and we'll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or genetic information.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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