Staff Engineer (R&D Engineer 3 / 6257U) - Transportation Sustainability Research Center (TSRC) | University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
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Berkeley, CA | United States
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Staff Engineer (R&D Engineer 3 / 6257U) - Transportation Sustainability Research Center (TSRC) About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
The Transportation Sustainability Research Center (TSRC) was formed to study the economic, social, environmental, and technological aspects of sustainable transportation. It is housed at the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Berkeley.
This position entails gathering, analyzing, and assessing detailed project information for highly technical projects to implement hydrogen fuel cell technologies in marine ports, transportation systems, and the power sector. Supports project efforts for analysis of lifecycle assessment of fuels production, delivery and use; supports technical and economic assessments of complex hydrogen and fuel cell production and use scenarios; supports proposal, white paper, and potential journal publication efforts.
This is a 50% FTE, 2-year contract position with the possibility of extension and/or conversion to career. Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: December 5, 2023
Responsibilities
- Carefully vets internal hydrogen system project proposals for completeness, deficiencies, and strengths/weaknesses.
- Provides technical and engineering support to the overall project team including technical-economic analysis.
- Conducts in-depth technical interviews with private sector groups to gather and assess key information.
- Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes information for inclusion in a large-scale project proposal to public sector sponsors.
- Prepares engineering and permitting assessments and documents for hydrogen system technology field tests at the UC Berkeley Richmond Field Station.
- Attends virtual and in-person project related webinars and meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Detailed knowledge of energy systems, especially including hydrogen and fuel cell systems.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles including the laws of thermodynamics and electrical principles.
- Proven ability to understand project development and permitting requirements (e.g. NFPA and CEQA) and how to efficiently navigate permitting requirements.
- Good organizational and decision-making abilities and ability to prioritize competing work assignments.
- Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative manner and to identify challenges and barriers and recommend resolutions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's or higher degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
- Extensive knowledge of hydrogen and fuel cell systems.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's
Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $85,800 to $122,000 annually, prorated based on FTE. This 50% FTE, 2-year contract appointment is eligible for benefits.
Other Information
This is a 50% FTE, 2-year contract position with the possibility of extension and/or conversion to career. Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please see the University of California Discrimination, Harassment, and Affirmative Action in the Workplace policy.
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