1. What is a Research Engineer at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Pnnl?
A Research Engineer at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Pnnl plays a pivotal role in driving scientific discovery and technological innovation to address some of the nation's most challenging problems in energy, national security, and earth sciences. Working at a premier U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory, you will be at the forefront of translating fundamental science into real-world engineering solutions. The work you do directly impacts national decarbonization goals, grid resiliency, and the deployment of next-generation intelligent building systems.
Within teams like the AI for Building Energy Systems group or the Building & Lighting Research division, you will develop, test, and deploy advanced algorithms and hardware-in-the-loop systems. Whether you are leveraging machine learning to optimize HVAC systems, designing grid-interactive efficient buildings, or researching advanced solid-state lighting, your contributions will help shape federal energy policies and commercial technology standards. This is not just an engineering role; it is a highly collaborative, research-driven position where your ideas can influence global energy sustainability.
The environment at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Pnnl is intellectually rigorous yet deeply collaborative. You will work alongside world-class scientists, programmers, and policy experts in state-of-the-art facilities located in Richland, WA, Portland, OR, and other key regions. For candidates who thrive on solving complex, open-ended problems and want to see their research scale from laboratory models to national infrastructure, this role offers an unparalleled platform for professional impact and growth.
