Grid Integration Specialist

Description

The candidate will play a key role in the launch and implementation of national initiatives related to large loads and interactions with the grid. The position will on focus on data center industry dynamics, including sector landscape, needs, and priorities. The role may also require engaging with other programs at the Department of Energy and across the Federal government focused on grid integration and load flexibility efforts.

• Strategic Planning: Translate complex technical requirements into actionable insights for ITO’s grid integration and load flexibility efforts, resulting in measurable and trackable savings. Support activities associated with the sub-program including the development, management, and execution of an innovation strategy which includes exploring areas of interest and participating in the process for and management of funding awards and projects.
• Communication: Support DOE staff to prepare and present written and oral briefings and reports to senior federal staff, DOE leadership, external partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Provide subject matter expertise to inform the research, development and deployment of grid integration and load flexible technologies. Have a strong understanding of the current technical and market barriers to technology development, commercialization, and implementation of grid technologies in the Data Center industry.
• Program Management: Collaborate on the active project management of ITO awards and national initiatives
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with DOE staff and contractors in a program of activities to build and maintain relationships with leaders from industry and academia. As needed, engage in public-facing aspects of the ITO’s CST program.

Requirements

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate may be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment with Lindahl Reed will be contingent upon the timely and acceptable results of candidate’s reference/background check. This position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your credentialing and/ or clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

• Strong written, organizational, analytical, and research skills, and a demonstrated capacity for creative thinking.
• 10+ years of experience in industry or other related experience are preferred.
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, or other relevant degree.
• Knowledge of grid technologies to recognize realistic opportunities for market expansion based on practical considerations and cost/benefit potentials.
• Knowledge of business issues relevant to the development in the data center industry, including key market applications, current and evolving structure of supply chains, and intellectual property considerations relevant to technology development.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience at a data center developer/operator, a utility with large load accounts, or grid infrastructure developer.
• Experience in commercialization.
• Membership in pertinent associations.
• Strong project management skills are a plus.
• PhD in electrical engineering.

Benefits

By applying for remote or hybrid work, you are able to set up your own ergonomic work environment.

• Company paid Basic Life, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Vision Benefits
• Professional and Educational Development
• Paid Time Off/ 11 Federal Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plan
• Dental Benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Located in the Washington DC area with a hybrid work arrangement.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance