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Company: GTI Energy Location: Des Plaines, IL, IL Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 02/03/2023 Expire Date: 04/03/2023 Job Categories: Engineering |
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Research Engineer - Emerging Technologies General Summary GTI Energy, the nation’s leading research and development and training organization serving energy markets, has an opportunity for a Research Engineer in our Building Energy Efficiency group to identify, evaluate and develop new energy-related technologies. You will conduct pilot studies, laboratory evaluations, and technical, economic and market assessments of new and emerging technologies for commercial buildings. The technology focus will include heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), water heating, distributed power generation, and/or integrated energy systems that optimize the use of natural gas, electrical and/or renewables. In this role, you will be the principal investigator or project manager on multiple projects, support strategic organizational goals, and establish or expand your technical expertise along with an awareness of relevant economics and markets. This role also involves collaborating with researchers from utilities, private industry, standards organizations, government agencies, universities, and national laboratories Why GTI Energy? 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. Primary Responsibilities • Evaluate new or emerging technologies based on measured energy savings, carbon emissions, lifecycle costs, and non-economic benefits with a focus on commercial buildings. • Develop field test plans and work with project teams to design and install instrumentation and data acquisition systems to quantify installed performance. • Use software tools to analyze data, summarize results, and report findings. • Demonstrate technical expertise with strong written and presentation skills. • Develop new project ideas and proposals. • Work effectively in small teams and independently. • Understand and comply with all safety protocols in field or laboratory settings. • Occasional travel to field sites or industry events. • Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics • Hands-on skills in a laboratory or field environment, previous experience with data acquisition, instrumentation and controls, electronics, or programming is a plus. • Familiarity with the design and testing of building energy systems (HVAC, water heating, electrical, building envelope) and related codes & standards is also plus. • Fundamental knowledge in areas such as thermodynamics, heat transfer, energy conversion, combustion, or psychometrics. • Communication and technical writing skills and ability to convey information to both technical and general audiences • Demonstrate that internal and external customers are a high priority. • Project management experience is valued, but not required. Education and Experience • Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or related Engineering discipline; relevant Industry Certifications are a plus (Licensed Professional Engineer, LEED AP, CEM, etc.) • Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience desired and an advanced degree in an engineering field • While your past professional experience in these areas is highly valued, your personal interests, enthusiasm, and ability to learn is critical for success in this role. All candidates with the appropriate skill sets will be considered. EEO Statement 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. GTI Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, minority/female/disability/veteran/sexual orientation. Education and Experience • Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or related Engineering discipline; relevant Industry Certifications are a plus (Licensed Professional Engineer, LEED AP, CEM, etc.) • Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience desired and an advanced degree in an engineering field • While your past professional experience in these areas is highly valued, your personal interests, enthusiasm, and ability to learn is critical for success in this role. All candidates with the appropriate skill sets will be considered. Contact Information
Contact Name: Alyssa Ressinger
Phone Number: 847-768-0550 Website: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/GAS1... Company Description: GTI Energy develops innovative solutions that transform lives, economies, and the environment. Since 1941, GTI Energy has contributed to the strengthening of energy systems and the communities they serve. As a leading research and training organization, we are focused on developing, scaling, and deploying energy transition solutions that improve lives, economies, and the environment. GTI Energy leverages the expertise of our trusted team of scientists, engineers, and partners to deliver impactful innovations needed for low-carbon, low-cost energy systems worldwide. We embrace systems thinking, open learning, and collaboration to bring solutions from concept to market, with more than 1,000 patents secured in our 80-year history. GTI Energy is a trusted partner that collaborates with a broad spectrum of energy stakeholders—including federal and state government agencies, national laboratories, gas and electric utilities, technology developers, equipment manufacturers, and infrastructure operators. | |||||
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