Artifical Intelligence - Machine Learning Engineer

Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
We are currently seeking a Artificial Intelligence - Machine Learning Engineer. This position is located in Albany, OR, Morgantown, WV, or Pittsburgh, PA.
Job Summary
The selected candidate will join our team on the National Energy Technology (NETL) Research Support Services (RSS) Contract. This opportunity will allow side by side execution of research with world-class scientists and engineers using state of the art equipment to contribute to new areas of basic and applied research. The employee will assist with the development and improvement of computational risk assessment tools for geological carbon storage. Familiarity with software development using Python and reduced order model development is essential. Additionally, an understanding of subsurface flow and transport (i.e., hydrogeology, petroleum engineering) will be valuable.
This is a full remote or hybrid on-site position.
Responsibilities

• Translate domain problems into technical project scopes and assumptions.
• Implementing AI/ML models for the subsurface carbon storage behavior predictions, such as random forest, long short-term memory (LSTM), convolutional neural network (CNN), transformer, etc.
• Process large scale data with distributed high performance computing.
• Derive insights from patterns and results to identify needs and potential solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary group of science researchers to accomplish project tasks
• Build relationships with internal and external clients.
• Create and deliver oral, poster presentations of results in meetings and at technical conferences/workshops.
• Effectively document and communicate scientific results through peer-review journal manuscripts and technical reports.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Hydrogeology, Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Wellbore Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Science, Math, Computational Geology, Geophysics, Physics or similar field with 5 years of relevant experience or Master's degree in Computer Science, Hydrogeology, Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Wellbore Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Science, Math, Computational Geology, Geophysics, Physics or similar field with 2 years of relevant experience or PhD.
• Translate domain problems into technical project scopes and assumptions.
• Implementing AI/ML models for the subsurface carbon storage behavior predictions, such as random forest, long short-term memory (LSTM), convolutional neural network (CNN), transformer, etc.
• Process large scale data with distributed high performance computing.
• Derive insights from patterns and results to identify needs and potential solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary group of science researchers to accomplish project tasks
• Build relationships with internal and external clients.
• Create and deliver oral, poster presentations of results in meetings and at technical conferences/workshops.
• Effectively document and communicate scientific results through peer-review journal manuscripts and technical reports.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Hydrogeology, Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Wellbore Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Science, Math, Computational Geology, Geophysics, Physics or similar field.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
• Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
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