Hydropower Fleet Engineer

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking a Hydropower Fleet Engineer to support the U.S. Department of Energy's Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) in Washington, DC.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex commercial projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of project management, procurement, supply chain management, quality, safety, security, nuclear and systems engineering and technical activities. We strive to attract and retain the best talent because it delivers the best results and "Delivery Certainty" for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our expertise and capabilities to provide mission-driven integrated services, systems, and solutions tuned to our clients' mission needs, challenges, requirements, expected results, and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employee's well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS' company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Overview:

The position will be responsible for supporting federal Research and Development (R&D) Hydropower programs within the U.S. Department of Energy's Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO). The U.S. Department of Energy's Water Power Technologies Office enables research, development, and testing of emerging technologies to advance marine energy as well as next generation hydropower and pumped storage systems for a flexible, reliable grid. The Hydropower Program within WPTO conducts early-stage R&D and applied science to advance transformative, cost-effective, reliable, and environmentally sustainable hydropower and pumped storage technologies with the goal to better understand and capitalize upon opportunities for these technologies to support the nation's rapidly evolving grid and improve energy-water infrastructure and security. Working in an integrated team environment of scientists, engineers, and policy experts and supporting the federal client, the candidate will help with technical and project management.

The candidate will focus on WPTO's fleet modernization, maintenance and cybersecurity initiative within the Hydropower Program. They may contribute to the development of new research initiatives to advance the state-of-the-arts and serve as a technology expert to evaluate technology area portfolios, conduct gap analysis, and develop strategic roadmaps. They may contribute to the planning of new funding opportunities including program concepts, requirement documents, workshops, merit reviews, briefings, and award negotiations. The candidate may also assist in the technology management for a portfolio of R&D projects.

A successful candidate will have a background in the design, analysis, operation, or maintenance of hydropower dams to address challenges in meeting future demands and requirements with a deep understanding of the complexities involved. Previous experience working with regulatory authorities, governing utilities, independent system operators, national laboratories, or owners is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical insight and support for research projects in a range of topics focused on fleet modernization, maintenance and cybersecurity, mapping plant capabilities and associated constraints, optimizing hydropower operations, and developing new technologies to enable continued sustainability and energy production.
• Interact with academia, industry partners, DOE National Labs and industry partners on research projects on behalf of WPTO interests.
• Interact with utilities, technology developers, ISOs, environmental groups, regulators, and international partners to understand perspectives of the hydropower and broader power system communities.
• Engage with WPTO stakeholders on an appropriate level to ensure needs and gaps are being addressed where possible at the Federal level.
• Collaboratively participate in areas of hydropower environmental outcomes, fleet modernization, low-impact hydropower development, and marine energy technologies.
• Developing and contributing to technical communications (reports, white papers, fact sheets, research summaries, briefings).
• Participate in and collaborate on conferences relating to hydropower, energy storage, cybersecurity, and/or renewable energy.
• Co-author publications such as white papers, government reports, stakeholder outreach materials, or peer-reviewed journal articles related to hydropower.
• An ability to identify activities that WPTO can take to increase the competitiveness and grid resiliency/reliability contributions of U.S. hydropower generation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Electrical), or Cybersecurity.
• Experience working with or analyzing the U.S hydropower fleet components including dams, powerhouses, cyber-physical and control systems, electrical infrastructure, plant instrumentation, fish passage, and/or navigation facilities.
• Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills.
• Self-starter, an ability to work both independently and as part of a highly dynamic collaborative team.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Successful drug screening.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or Ph.D. in field with a focus on the analysis, design, or impacts of hydropower.
• Experience with regulating authorities and standards for environmental compliance (EPA), licensing (FERC), cybersecurity (NIST), and reliability (WECC/NERC).
• Experience working for a hydropower owner/operator - to include USACE, BOR, TVA and/or other public or private utilities.
• Project management experience.
• 5-10 years' experience in the hydropower industry.
• Registered Professional Engineer.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• This position is a hybrid work arrangement in Washington, DC.

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.