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National Laboratory of the Rockies MTES Research Operations - ARIES IESS Project Manager - Flatirons Campus in Arvada, Colorado
Posting Title
MTES Research Operations - ARIES IESS Project Manager - Flatirons Campus
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Location
CO - Boulder
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Position Type
Regular
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Hours Per Week
40
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Working at NLR
NLR’s 305-acre Flatirons Campus is the nation’s premier wind energy, water power, and grid integration research facility. Nestled south of Boulder, Colorado, and north of NLR’s main South Table Mountain campus, Flatirons Campus sits adjacent to the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge and countless acres of open space and parks with stunning views of the Flatirons rock formations.
Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.
At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.
Job Description
The National Laboratory of the Rockies seeks a motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead ARIES capital projects within the MTES directorate. Advanced Research on Integrated Energy Systems (ARIES) is U.S. Department of Energy’s advanced research platform for energy system integration research, validation, and demonstration at a scale that reflects the real challenges faced by industry.
ARIES at Flatirons Campus (FC), also referred to as ARIES-IESS, hosts hardware and simulation capabilities supporting experiments for thousands of research devices, power levels up to 20 MW, and voltage levels up to 34.5 kV, and represents the interface between the distribution and bulk power systems. Some of the ARIES assets at FC are medium voltage (13.2kV) research grid infrastructure, controllable grid interfaces, hydropower emulation platform etc. This senior-level position is responsible for leading end-to-end planning and execution of capability build and infrastructure upgrades for advanced grid research platforms. The role involves collaboration across researchers, safety professionals, site operations, acquisition services, finance and other research operations staff to ensure project success. The successful candidate will oversee complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure and technology integration projects involving power medium-voltage grids, renewable generation, energy storage, hydrogen systems, data centers, and advanced measurement platforms. This is an on-site position based at our Flatirons Campus.
Key Responsibilities
Lead planning and execution of ARIES-IESS projects following established NLR project management standards and processes.
Establish milestones, track project progress, and monitor adherence to baseline plans.
Support project procurement needs.
Early identification of schedule and budget risks and develop mitigation plans.
Provide status reports on projects to leadership team and other stakeholders, as needed.
Report metrics and flags on project performance for timely decision-making.
Collaborate across different disciplines like researchers, research operations, site operations, and other key stakeholders for successful execution of projects.
Review medium voltage electrical design packages for compliance, reliability, and adherence to campus standards.
Understand campus infrastructure to support new projects.
Guide technical reviews of designs, planning documents, and execution strategies.
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Basic Qualifications
Relevant PhD and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 12 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 14 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Expert understanding and application of project management principles, concepts, practices and standards. Expert knowledge of technical field and related disciplines. Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness. Typically viewed as international expert within the field. Outstanding interpersonal, conflict resolution, teaming and communication skills.
* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
Proficiency in capital project governance and compliance.
Expertise in electrical systems, grid modernization, and integration.
Advanced financial acumen and cost management.
Leadership in regulated federal environments and infrastructure modernization planning.
Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience within DOE or other federal government environments.
Project Management Professional certification.
Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations and DOE project requirements.
Working knowledge of electrical codes, standards and grid integration best practices.
An electrical engineering degree is preferred.
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Job Application Submission Window
The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile: Project Manager V / Annual Salary Range: $120,400 - $216,700
NLR takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Benefits Summary
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement. NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.
* Based on eligibility rules
Badging Requirement
NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.
Drug Free Workplace
NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.
If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
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