Software Engineer 2 - Building Research
Company: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Location: Jefferson City
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
**Overview**The PNNL's Buildings Simulation & Design Group
provides energy simulation, tool development, and workflow
automation for energy policyimpact analyses and integrative
building design processes. The Building Simulation & Design Group
is seeking a Software Engineer 2 - Building Research. The candidate
will be responsible for developing, improving and maintaining
existing software systems in the buildings domain
area.**Responsibilities**+ 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.+ 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.**Qualifications**Minimum Qualifications:+
BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR-+ MS/MA -OR-+
PhDPreferred Qualifications:+ Proficiency in Ruby programming
language and Ruby on Rails web application development framework.+
Working knowledge of relational database management systems
(preferably, Microsoft SQL Server).+ Working knowledge of Git
version control system.+ A passion for learning and innovation, and
a desire to advance the building sciences domain through enhanced
software tools.+ A collaborative approach to problem-solving and
the ability to work well with interdisciplinary teams (e.g., domain
experts in building science, mechanical engineering, and energy
system modeling).+ Additional useful experience would include:+
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an interest
in documenting and publishing findings through technical reports,
journal articles and conference presentations.+ Significant
experience with full-stack software development, web application
development, and database engineering.+ Experience with JavaScript
programming language.+ 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+ Experience with energy
systems.**Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment**Not
Applicable**Additional Information****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
.**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.Beginning 05/01/23, if you are offered
employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing
employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug
use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you
test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including
marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.**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.Please be aware that the Department of
Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having
any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has
identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE
and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently
have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries,
you will be required to disclose this information and recuse
yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and
Battelle prior to your first day of employment.**Rockstar
Rewards**Employees and their families are offered medical
insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings
account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance,
disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel
insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding
leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support.
Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension
plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue
up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays
per year.* Research Associates excluded.**Once eligibility
requirements are met.Click Here For Rockstar Rewards
(https://careers.pnnl.gov/rockstar-rewards)
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