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Research General Engineer/Research Physical Scientist, GS-0801/1301-13/14/15, Strategic Systems Analysis & Engineering (Direct Hire)

This position is located in the Research & Innovation Center (RIC), Strategic Systems Analysis and Engineering (SSAE) Directorate, Energy Process Analysis Team (EPAT), at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). NETL’s SSAE directorate develops and utilizes advanced process systems engineering models and state-of-the-art computational tools to inform decision-making of complex, multi-scale energy systems. EPAT performs techno-economic analyses of emerging technical matters associated with evolving U.S. energy conversion systems and markets, including power generation, the production and use of alternative fuels (e.g., hydrogen), the conversion of carbon resources to produce useful products (e.g., critical minerals), and a variety of industrial processes. The team’s work is heavily focused on the capture of CO2 from power and industrial applications, as well as novel CO2 removal technologies (e.g., direct air capture). 

If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply to the Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist Open Continuous Direct Hire Vacancy announcements (links below) by COB 5/10/2024.  
 
The Open Continuous Direct Hire Vacancy announcement link is used for numerous vacancies across DOE.  To convey your interest in this specific position, please also email a cover letter along with your resume/CV to SSAEHiring@netl.doe.gov. DO NOT include on your cover letter or CV/resume submitted to SSAEHiring@netl.doe.gov, any of the following information: your social security number, photos of yourself, personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc., classified or government sensitive information, or any encryption or digital signatures. 

Announcement No.: FY24-OCDH-801/1301-12357411 

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens 

Series & Grade: GS-0801/1301-13, 14, or 15 (No career ladder; promotion through RGEG only) 

View Vacancy: This vacancy announcement is posted on USAJobs

Opening Date: 04/18/2024

Closing Date: 05/10/2024

Department: Research & Innovation Center, Strategic Systems Analysis and Engineering 

Position: Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist (2 Positions)

Location: Morgantown, WV; Pittsburgh, PA or Albany, OR