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Research Engineer - Wind Turbine Aeroelastic Control Model Development
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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location Colorado - America North
Type Temporary / Contract / Seasonal
Status Full Time
Level Senior Level
Deadline 15/11/2011
Company Name NREL
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Research Engineer-Wind Turbine Aeroelastic Control Model Development
2228BR
Boulder, CO
Temporary Employee - Full Time
40
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 and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. NREL is continuing an active research and development program for wind turbine aeroelastic modeling within the National Wind Technology Center. This R&D program has an opening for one full-time Engineer in model development, validation and integration. The engineer researcher will perform research with an inter-laboratory team responsible for accelerating the development of wind energy technology in the U.S. The scope of the research is focused on the maturation of existing computationally efficient aerodynamics and structural models and incorporation of models into a modular simulation framework. The research will relate directly to experimental measurements and high fidelity simulation tools that will allow more accurate prediction of power losses and structural loading of turbines and control systems design for a variety of wind turbine applications.
The research engineer will develop new models for fully coupled aerodynamic and structural response of wind turbine systems in the atmospheric environment that will modularly interface with existing wind turbine simulation tools. In the near term, the researcher will investigate advanced control algorithms and incorporate improved modal and multibody structural dynamic models into a wind turbine simulation framework, while creating interfaces that will also accommodate computational fluid dynamics and finite element methods. With NREL computational scientists, the researcher will create parallelized modules to take advantage of a multiple processor environment. The researcher will validate the tool against field observations from utility scale operating machines, compare results to high fidelity computational models and ensure usability and acceptance by the wind energy industry. The researcher will then work with NREL researchers and those of other laboratories and industry to advance the level of understanding of key phenomena regarding turbine blade aerodynamics, unsteady inflow and wind plant turbulence, coupled structural response of highly flexible blade designs, and advanced turbine control systems. The researcher will also make presentations on project progress to sponsors and reviewers, write proposals to funding agencies, write annual project reports, and publish research results in peer-reviewed journals.
Relevant PhD and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.

Or, relevant Master's Degree and 12 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.

Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 14 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.
Apply advanced engineering technical principles, theories and concepts. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Considered a national subject matter expert.

Demonstrates leadership in a number of areas including all team, task and/or project lead responsibilities (works independently). Demonstrated management of complex and/or impactful projects. Excellent writing, interpersonal and communication skills.
The positions require experience in engineering or science with a strong background in one of the following areas: rotating system aeroelasticity, fluid-structural interactions, unsteady fluid mechanics, nonlinear structural mechanics, or mechanical systems dynamics and controls. Knowledge of programming languages C++ and FORTRAN are also required.
The preferred candidate will have previous experience in wind turbine aeroelastic simulation and validation, and knowledge of NREL’s aeroelastic simulation tools FAST, AeroDyn, AirfoilPrep, HydroDyn, and TurbSim. The preferred candidate will also have knowledge of code development for the parallel computing environment. Candidates with experimental experience in wind energy aerodynamic and/or structural field testing are also encouraged to apply.
NREL is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. NREL promotes a work environment that does not discriminate against workers or job applicants and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or veteran status, including special disabled veterans.

NREL validates right to work using E-Verify. NREL will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please see www.nrel.gov/employment/eeo.html.
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