Software Engineer - Building Research 3

Company: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Location: Richland
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

**Overview**The PNNL's Buildings Simulation & Design Group provides energy simulation, tool development, and workflow automation for energy policy impact analyses and integrative building design processes. The Building Simulation & Design Group is seeking a full-stack Software Engineer to contribute to the development of desktop and web-based building technology applications. The candidate will be responsible for developing, improving and maintaining existing software systems in the buildings domain area.**Responsibilities**Key responsibilities will include:+ Exercising standard software development practices, including but not limited to, source code management, version control, and testing protocols, within an agile software development methodology.+ Teaming with staff across the group and division to translate domain requirements into software requirements, working software applications, new software components, and reusable software libraries. share resources and optimize approaches.+ Executing tasks with limited guidance on new assignments; leading small tasks and executing within budget and timeframes allotted.+ Contributing to technical products, such as technical reports and journal articles, and presenting at conferences and technical forums.+ Contributing to the development of proposals for new capability development and application enhancements.The successful candidate will be accountable to:+ Project and/or Task Managers for performing assigned roles, following applicable project and field procedures, and performance of assigned tasks on time and within budget;+ The Building Simulation & Design Group Manager, and Tool Development Team Lead, for general staff performance and development, operational discipline (e.g., maintaining training qualifications, procedural compliance, safe operations), and project execution.**Qualifications**Minimum Qualifications:+ BS/BA with 5 years of experience+ MS/MA with 3 years of experience+ PhD with 1 year of experiencePreferred Qualifications:+ Proficiency in one or more scripting languages (JavaScript, PHP, Python, Ruby), one or more web application development frameworks (AngularJS, Django, React, Ruby on Rails)+ Working knowledge of database systems and function+ A passion for learning and innovation, and a desire to advance the building sciences domain through enhanced software tools+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an interest in documenting and publishing findings through technical reports, journal articles and conference presentations+ A collaborative approach to problem-solving and the ability to work well with inter-disciplinary teams (e.g. experts in building mechanical systems, network communications, cyber security).+ Additional useful experience would include:+ Experience with one or more compiled languages such as C++ or .NET+ Experience with a versioning system such as Git+ Experience working in a large team+ Experience with a team collaboration system such as Jira+ Experience with building energy simulation technologies (DOE-2, EnergyPlus, FEDS, gbXML, OpenStudio), building audit data exchange technologies (BuildingSync, HPXML), and the building science domain and associated technologies+ Significant experience with full-stack software development, web application development and database engineering.+ Experience with energy systems**Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment**Not Applicable**Additional Information**Not Applicablereferral eligible**Testing Designated Position**Not Applicable**About PNNL**Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus is only a 45-minute flight (or -3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.**Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity**Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.**Drug Free Workplace**PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.**Mandatory Requirements**Battelle requires employees to have a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation. Applicants are required to disclose their vaccination status following a conditional offer of employment and must attest to being fully vaccinated with a Center for Disease Control (CDC)-approved COVID-19 vaccination, or provide documentation of need for medical or religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

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