The Power Systems Analyst will provide technical expertise, project management, personnel management, and partner engagement in support of the Laboratory for Energy And Power Solutions (LEAPS) to accelerate low-carbon energy transitions domestically and in emerging markets globally https://leaps.asu.edu. LEAPS is within Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and located at the Polytechnic campus, with collaborators and partnerships across the US and globally. The 40-person team is led by Dr. Nathan Johnson with a focus on translating use-inspired research into practical solutions for technology deployment, new policy and business models, and workforce development. The team has a broad set of subject matter expertise and life experiences, and thrives on finding creative solutions to challenging problems that often involves finding synergies across partners, perspectives, and goals. Were excited to meet new people and share ideas, so if you dont feel the position is a perfect fit for you, thats ok, we encourage you to apply and open a conversation with us.
Under general direction, this role will perform detailed analysis in the areas of grid modernization, microgrids, mini-grids, distributed generation, smart grid, energy storage, and operational optimization for multiple public and private sector energy projects. Typical sponsoring organizations include the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, U.S. Department of Interior Tribal Electrification Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Solar for All Program, U.S. Agency for International Development , U.S. Trade and Development Agency, World Bank programs, electric utilities, developers, technology vendors, municipal and local governments, and private philanthropic organizations.. Typical locations for our projects are in the United States, United States Tribal Nations, Latin America, Pacific Island Region, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Work on projects in developing nations and emerging market economies, including geographies such as US Tribal Nations, Latin America, the Pacific Island Region, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Participate in programs like USAID Power Africa, USTDA, and World Bank initiatives.
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Bachelors degree in Engineering or other technical field (e.g., physics and sustainability) and three (3) years of energy related experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Employee may be required to possess a valid US Drivers license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.
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The ASU work location is at the Polytechnic Campus in Building ISTB-3 (https://tours.asu.edu/polytechnic/interdisciplinary-science-technology-3).
ASU is a diverse enterprise with a wide variety of work and learning modes, locations, and a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and employee work-life balance. We are determined to maintain our position as an employer of choice in a competitive labor market, as such the following options may be offered dependent on department needs. Options for this position are:
Ability to travel up to 30% of time, domestic or international
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The Fulton Schools of Engineering, located across ASUs Tempe and Polytechnic campuses, is comprised of seven schools based on academic programs and research areas. Fulton Engineering has a nationally recognized faculty that conducts research, instructs and mentors students, provides service to engineering, computing and technology professions and creates lasting impacts across local and global communities.
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