Description

　　Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

　　We are seeking an Environmental Engineer to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA. Come join the Leidos Research Support Team supporting the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), where you’ll be able to work side by side conducting research with world-class scientists and engineers using state of the art equipment to contribute to new areas of basic and applied research.

　　This work will involve a multidisciplinary, scientific, and technically oriented national laboratory team, participation alongside other data scientists, engineers, geologists, and computer scientists that produces technological solutions for America’s energy challenges. The successful candidate will conduct research to characterize CH4 emissions from natural gas infrastructure. Current CH4 emissions measurement efforts are focused on abandoned O&G wells, natural gas gathering pipelines, metering, and regulating stations, and natural gas LRST New Employee storage wells (specifically, storage well blowout events). The team seeks a candidate with a strong background in EPA methodology such as the following: EPA Other Test Method (OTM) 33A, Geospatial Measurement of Air Pollution, Remote Emissions Quantification – Direct Assessment is a plus. Familiarity with the U.S. EPA Greenhouse Gas Inventory structure and sources of data, particularly regarding emissions from the oil and natural gas sector are a plus. You will have the opportunity to primary author and/or co-author reports, manuscripts, and articles suitable for publication.

　　Location: This position will be onsite at the NETL lab in Pittsburgh, PA. A part time teleworking arrangement may be considered.

　　Travel: This position will be required to travel approximately 25% of the time. Travel will mostly be within the state of PA and National Parks (Hillman St. Park, Wayne National Forest) to look for undocumented or abandoned gas wells. Occasionally the team travels further out.

　　Primary Responsibilities:

　　Assisting NETL staff to obtain cooperation from natural gas operators and/or landowners to secure site access agreements for field campaigns

　　Designing field campaigns for determination of emission rates from natural gas infrastructure in multiple regions

　　Collecting, recording, and analyzing CH4 concentration/emission rate and meteorological data.

　　Preparing quarterly progress reports and internal presentations on project progress.

　　Disseminating results via journal articles and national conference presentations.

　　Publications in high quality scientific peer-reviewed journals, presentations at national and international technical meetings.

　　Development of new intellectual property based on the innovative research.

　　Period status reporting and project reports (weekly/monthly/quarterly/annually) is required to update project managers and clients.

　　Required Education, Experience & Other:

　　Master’s degree in in Atmospheric Sciences/Atmospheric Chemistry/Environmental Engineering/Meteorology or related degree with demonstration of the skills or a related field of study with relevant technical experience.

　　2+ years of work experience in field monitoring (planning and executing field campaigns, collecting field-based environmental data and subsequent analysis)

　　First authorship of posters/presentations at national conferences and/or peer-reviewed journal articles.

　　Skilled in using programming language such as Matlab or Python.

　　Experience in dispersion modeling (e.g., Gaussian plume modeling) and statistical data analyses of environmental data.

　　Experience with using ambient air monitoring analytical instruments (e.g., Los Gatos UGGA) including calibration, repair, and troubleshooting.

　　Experience with using meteorological instruments (e.g., 3D ultrasonic anemometers that measure wind parameters) including calibration, repair, and troubleshooting.

　　This position will require extensive interface with clients and potential collaborative partners, so excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

　　Must be able to meet the requirements for gaining access to work on the NETL campus.

　　Salary Range for this position: $90K to $100K

　　Pay Range:

　　Pay Range $81,250.00 - $146,875.00

　　The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

　　Original Posting Date:

　　01/22/2024

　　While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

　　REQNUMBER: R-00127138

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.