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Job – Geothermal Technical Project Monitor/ Engineer, U.S.

Job – Geothermal Technical Project Monitor/ Engineer, U.S. Drilling rig on site at FORGE project, Utah (source: Utah Governor/ YouTube - screenshot)
Alexander Richter 3 Mar 2021

Boston Government Services is seeking to fill the position of Geothermal Technical Project Monitor/ Engineer to support the U.S. DOE's Geothermal Technologies Office based in either Golden, CO or Washington, DC.

Boston Government Services, LLC is seeking to fill a position for a Geothermal Technical Project Monitor/ Engineer. The position is located in either Golden, CO or Washington, DC.

The Geothermal Technical Project Monitor/Engineer will support the Department of Energy (DOE) office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) in project management activities including, but not limited to, Funding Opportunity Announcements, project management and technical support for competitively-selected cooperative agreements.

Position will directly support projects in the Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO) in scientific, engineering, and technical analyses.  The position will primarily support GTO’s Low Temperature and Coproduced Resources portfolio. This research focuses on improving the technologies and overall efficiency of low-temperature (below 300°F) geothermal systems and expanding their utility through demonstration opportunities—facilitating near-term development of innovative geothermal technologies in geographically diverse areas of the country. Expertise in geothermal energy systems, hybrid energy systems, and/or energy storage projects is strongly desired.

 Responsibilities:

  • Provide project management, performance monitoring, documentation, and progress assessment for GTO funded projects.
  • Support the development, coordination, and management of competitive solicitations and merit reviews.
  • Engage with GTO stakeholders on an appropriate level to ensure needs and gaps are being addressed where possible at the Federal level.
  • Assist in the development of internal briefing materials for decision makers, and contribute technical review of external communications.
  • Successfully represent the program status to senior government officials, congressional stakeholders, academia, and industry partners.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering or Scientific discipline (Engineering, Renewable Energy, Energy Systems, etc.).
  • > 5 years’ experience.
  • Professional attitude.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated independent problem-solving skills.
  • Familiar with geothermal technologies.

Preferred:

  • Expertise in geothermal energy systems, hybrid energy systems, and/or energy storage projects.
  • Project management experience/PMP certification.
  • Ability to actively track and monitor government-funded research and development projects.
  • Experience working within DOE EERE.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-starter, an ability to work both independently and as part of a highly dynamic collaborative team.
  • Ability to balance multiple long and short term projects and competing priorities.

Boston Government Services, LLC 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 veteran status.

Source: Boston Government Services