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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado, is the nation's primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Our mission is to develop renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices, advance related science and engineering and transfer knowledge and innovations to address the nation's energy and environmental goals.
Job/Research Summary
Support experiments to test and characterize performance of full-scale wind turbines and components. Work under supervision of senior scientists and engineers on research, development and testing projects. Supports design and operation of custom test systems. Supports testing small and large wind turbines and components in accordance with international standards (IEC) following accredited protocol. Understanding of integrated wind turbine mechanical systems and components including blades, rotors, bearings, hydraulics, towers, pitch and yaw drives.
Job Duties
1. Apply state-of-the-art mechanical engineering skills, abilities, and techniques to support the design, construction, installation, operation, maintenance, and evaluation of equipment, facilities, and instrumentation specific to testing of full-scale wind turbines and wind turbine components, including blades and drivetrains.
2. Work within laboratories, test bays, and on turbines at elevated heights. Provide hands-on operation of associated specialized test gear and equipment (e.g. test apparatus, measurement instruments, shop tools, cranes, personnel lifts, etc.). Complete required training (e.g. hoisting & rigging, machine shop safety, electrical safety including compliance with 'NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace', lock-out tag-out, fall protection, and hazardous materials safety).
3. Support development of test plans and methodologies. Support design and construction oversight of specialized test fixtures. Support development of safe operating procedures. Conduct engineering analyses as directed by senior staff to ensure safe movement, alignment, installation, and dismantling of heavy objects, test articles, and test apparatus.
4. Support specification and installation of test sensors and transducers (e.g. strain gages, accelerometers). Operate test instruments, computers, and data acquisition systems. Process and analyze test data. Support production and publication of test reports.
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Requirements |
Required Education and Experience
Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 3 years experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.
Additional Basic Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Evolved R&D knowledge of engineering procedures and techniques. Good interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills. Training in mechanical design including use of design and analysis computer tools and techniques (e.g. Matlab, Solid Works, Excel, LabView). Knowledge of principles involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings and models. Knowledge of safe use and maintenance of machines, equipment, and tools. Responsibility for small assigned projects. Capable of working to support senior technical staff and in collaboration with scientists, engineers, and technicians.
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant Master's degree. Previous demonstrated experience working on components and systems specific to wind energy technology and testing including:
Installation and operation of wind turbines
Knowledge of systems and methods used in wind turbine structures and mechanical systems.
Testing of wind turbine components including blades, rotor systems, drive trains, power
conversion systems.
Instrumentation and data acquisition systems specific to wind energy technology testing.
Knowledge of certification guidelines with emphasis on wind energy systems.
Please include a cover letter specific to each position you are applying to indicating how you match the requirements of the posting.
NREL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and a drug-free workplace.
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