Geothermal Technical Project Monitor/Engineer

Boston Government Services has a need for a Geothermal Technical Project Monitor/Engineer.
 
BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client’s mission needs and strategic direction.

This position will help directly 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.  Support involves day-to-day interactions with internal parties such as legal, contracting, NEPA, and communications, as well as external communication with project recipients in academia, private industry, and National Laboratories. 

The position will directly support projects in the Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO) in scientific, engineering, and technical analyses.  The position will primarily support GTO's Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) portfolio. This research focuses on improving the technologies and overall reservoir performance of high-temperature (> 150C), low-permeability (sub-mD) subsurface geothermal systems, and expanding technology deployment through field-based demonstration opportunities. Expertise in hydrothermal reservoir systems, hydraulic fracture mechanics, well construction, well completions design and/or subsurface reservoir management would be strongly desired.
 
Position 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. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering or Scientific discipline (Geology, Geophysics, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Energy Systems, etc.).
• 5+ years of subsurface reservoir and/or operations experience .
• Client/stakeholder relations.
• 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 Qualifications:

• Expertise in geothermal reservoir systems, drilling/well construction, well completion design, reservoir characterization, and production/injection operations is strongly desired.
• Project management experience/PMP certification is a plus.
• 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, the 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.

Salary Range: $75-100,000

Boston Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.