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Research Engineer

Research Engineer in Smart Grid and EV Integration

About the Position

Research engineer position at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) focused on grid integration of distributed energy resources and electric vehicles. Responsibilities include modeling, simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and field deployment of smart charging systems and vehicle-to-grid technologies.

Research Areas

Smart GridsSmart GridsDigital infrastructure for intelligent power distribution, demand response, and distributed generation. Includes grid cybersecurity and real-time balancing.EV & TransportationEV & TransportationElectric vehicle powertrains, charging infrastructure, battery management, and the electrification of aviation, shipping, and heavy freight.Energy Storage & BatteriesEnergy Storage & BatteriesLithium-ion, solid-state, and flow batteries for grid-scale and mobile applications. Critical for smoothing renewable variability and enabling full electrification.