Research Engineer, Institute of Energy Studies

Description

The vision of the University of North Dakota Institute of Energy Studies is to pursue new frontiers in energy research and education that enables the development of the next generation of integrated energy system technologies that are economically competitive, reliable, sustainable, and politically and environmentally acceptable. To realize this vision, the Institute for Energy Studies has established the following mission: 1) Facilitate the coordination of CEM’s multidisciplinary energy education, research, development and commercialization activities in partnership with UND campus units, other NDUS campuses, and federal, state, and industrial partners; 2) Provide a well-trained work force cognizant of the issues facing the energy industry today and in the future generations by engaging students in education that is focused on the technical, social, political, environmental, and economic needs of the world-wide community; and 3) Develop a multi-disciplinary scientifically balanced research portfolio aimed at accelerating the implementation of efficient and environmentally sustainable energy production technologies.

Under the supervision of the Director of the Institute for Energy Studies, College of Engineering and Mines, this primary purpose of this position is to provide engineering support for the Institute’s research activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory-, pilot- and full-scale tests and report results.
• Design, test and install experimental equipment.
• Use process models to simulate and design full-scale systems
• Perform economic and feasibility studies, including definition of the process, development of the process flow diagrams, material and energy balances, equipment selection, sizing and costing and estimation of overall capital and operating costs.
• Work with students, staff and faculty to complete projects.
• Preparation of reports, presentation, and funding proposals for work conducted or to be conducted.

Required Competencies

• Excellent writing/communication skills

Minimum Requirements

• BS in an engineering discipline or equivalent
• Experience with laboratory/bench-scale equipment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software – Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel
• Successful completion of criminal history records check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience/thesis work to be relevant to IES portfolio
  • Materials characterization
  • Traditional energy generation
  • Renewables
  • Advanced energy generation
  • Emissions control – CO2 capture/utilization
  • Rare earth elements chemistry and processing
  • Energy storage including batteries
• Co-op and or/other non-student work experience
• Field/pilot plant experience
• Modeling experience

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification

$60,000+, Full Time, Benefited, Exempt

Work Schedule/Start Date

40-hours per week. Primarily 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, but some evenings and weekends may be required. Starting March 2021.

Benefits

Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave. Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

To Apply

This job is open until filled with first review of candidates on 02/10/2021. Please include the following materials with your application: cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three (3) references.

Additional Information

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Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

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