New West Technologies is an 8(a) certified small business that provides high quality, cost conscious, multidisciplinary technical support services and management consulting to Federal, State, and Tribal and corporate clients. Focusing on the transportation, building, power and education sectors, our staff includes engineers, scientists, public energy experts, artchitects, educators, information technologists, and a variety of meeting support specialists. Required Experience: 15 years Required Education: Bachelor degree and 15 years experience or advanced degree in an engineering or physical science field Benefits: Vacation, sick leave, insurance (medical, dental, short-term and long term disability), 401(k) retirement savings plan, and others Employment Status: Full-time, exempt The senior scientists supports the Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program (WHTP) by assisting in formulating, implementing, and executing effective and timely Federal research and development programs. The candidate must understand a wide range of wind turbine techinical challenges and assists in developing an approach to overcome performance, reliability, operation, and maintenance issues for utility-scale and distributed end-user wind turbines. Tasks will also include the following: * Support the Technology Viability team in program direction improving wind turbine technology through assessments of current and planned systems, identification of technology improvement opportunities for large and distributed wind turbines. * Provide independent evaluation of the value and effectiveness of current DOE programs for improving wind turbine design, performance, and systems operation. * Help develop more effective and timely Federally-funded wind programs at DOE national laboratories. Evaluating and improve national laboratory research and testing programs and their suitability for accomplishing urgent industry needs. * Assist leadership in federal civil servant roles and responsibilities including team-building, leadership development, mentoring and focusing all DOE WHTP programs on the urgency of industry issues and the return on investment for taxpayers. * Participate in Gearbox Reliability Collaborative, American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) and other professional technical conferences and workshops. * Provide frequent and clear communication and documentation of finding and recommendations. * Assist with General Department responsibilities: Review program and project reports, respond to public requests for information, goal tracking, congressional inquiries, and development of program plans (i.e. Annual Operating Plan, Mid-year Performance Plan, EERE Strategic Plan). * Other duties as assigned by Team Lead or Program Manager. Qualifications: Experience in material science, electrochemistry, physical chemistry, metallurgy, mechanical, chemical or electrical engineering is required. Experience in analyzing respective EERE Program(s)' technologies for various applications is desired as is experience in research, development and demonstration of related EERE Program(s)' production, delivery and storage technologies. The applicant must be able to demonstrate expertise in the area of respective EERE Program(s)' technology showing a record of project experience, technical publications, patents, and speaking engagements. Experience (at least 3 - 5 years) in directing research, development and demonstration in respective EERE Program(s) in a university, national laboratory, or industry setting is desired. Additional Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal skills, and profesionalism; as well as the ability to communicate comfortably with all levels of staff and management are a must. Able to work in a time-sensitive environment using strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing. Works independently. Responsible for prioritizing and scheduling own tasks. Abides by and adheres to all normal safety or security rules and regulations. Reports infractions of safety or security rules and regulations. Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties listed above. Organization, communication, customer service and a willingness to take on challenges are keys to success in this position. Required Technical Skills: Expert knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access is required. Working knowledge of Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and other various software helpful. Location: Washington, DC Compensation: Vacation, sick leave, insurance (medical, dental, short-term and long term disability), 401 (k) retirement savings plan, and others OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilities Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. dc