Pipeline Geospatial Data Scientist

Description

Job Description:

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?  

We are seeking a Geospatial Data Research Scientist to join our research team in providing actionable, data driven results to inform the transition to a carbon neutral energy future with an emphasis on equity and justice related to carbon storage and other infrastructure development and stewardship.

The successful candidate will work alongside other data scientists, engineers, geologists, and computer scientists as part of a multi-disciplinary, scientific, and technically-oriented national laboratory team that produces technological solutions for America’s energy challenges. From developing creative innovations for efficient and resilient energy systems to environmental stewardship of energy resources, NETL research is providing breakthroughs and discoveries that support the transition to a carbon-neutral energy future, stimulate a growing economy, and improve the health, safety, and security of all Americans. Highly skilled people at NETL’s three research sites – Albany, Oregon; Morgantown, West Virginia, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – conduct a broad range of research activities that support DOE’s mission to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States.

Location: This position can be done remote, however selected candidate will be expected to travel to the NETL campus in Albany, OR on occasion (1-3x per year).

Aspiring candidates should demonstrate:

• Expertise working with Data Science, emphasizing data collection, processing and integration.
• Expertise working with Geographic Information Systems and Geospatial Data Analytics, emphasizing changes in Space and Time (i.e., Spatiotemporal Dynamics).
• Expertise applying a variety of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) models to support predictive, data-driven analytics
• Interdisciplinary experience with “messy” and “real world” data analysis of Engineered and Environmental Systems.
• An understanding of or experience with hydrogen and natural gas pipeline infrastructure.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Apply machine learning, geo-data scientific methods, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze the existing Hydrogen (H2) and Natural Gas (NG) pipelines to identify the key parameters that can enable the H2 transport and storage at a large scale as well as demonstrate the importance of real-time pipeline monitoring and recommend optimized sensor deployment strategies to support smart maintenance and methane emissions reduction goals.
• Build novel data anonymization algorithms, packages, and products to develop a catalog that contains key datasets, key parameters, and known data gaps associated with current U.S. H2/NG infrastructure.

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Bachelors’ Degree in either mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, computer science, geology, or geography (or similar field)  with 2+ years of applicable experience, or a Masters’ degree with 0+ years of applicable experience.
• Must be able to meet the requirements for gaining access to work on the NETL campus
• U.S. Citizen
• Demonstrated understanding of and/or experience with current U.S. Hydrogen / Natural Gas pipeline infrastructure.
• Expertise with Geographic Information Systems and Geospatial Data Analytics.
• Experience identifying key data sources, as well as acquiring, processing, and integrating data using Python or similar coding language.
• Experience applying a variety of AI/ML models to support with data acquisition, integration, and analysis.
• Passion for equitable environmental stewardship of natural resources and participating in actionable research tackling historical issues of environmental justice during the energy transition (e.g., pipeline routing).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise with ArcGIS (ArcPro, ArcEnterprise)
• Expertise with Python
• Expertise with AI/ML model selection for a variety of needs, feature engineering, and model result explanation.

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; discover, integrate, and mature technology solutions to enhance the nation’s energy foundation and protect the environment for future generations. You will contribute to the development of patents, written reports, journal articles, and contribute to presentations on findings, highlights, and innovative solutions in DOE-sanctioned meetings, scientific conferences, and national committees. Explore the Research Support Services (RSS) contract for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) here - https://netl.doe.gov/. 

Salary Range for this position: $75K to $90K

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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About Leidos

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