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National Laboratory of the Rockies · 11 hours ago

Graduate (Summer) Intern – Modeling, Real-Time Simulation, and Analysis of Distribution Systems

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$44K/yr - $71K/yr

National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. They are seeking a graduate level intern to conduct research projects focused on improving power systems operations through modeling, simulation, and analysis.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Developing steady-state and dynamic models of distribution feeders in CYME, Milsoft Windmil, OpenDSS, RSCAD

Developing protection schemes for active distribution networks

Conducting Hardware in the Loop (HIL) experiments using real-time models of distribution feeders and hardware devices

Analyzing high-resolution data collected from electromagnetic transient (EMT) models of distribution feeders using Python

Contributing and/or leading the writing of research papers and working closely with NLR researchers and delivering high-impact work

Qualification

Power system modelingSimulation software proficiencyDynamic modelingPythonHardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Problem-solvingWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average

Undergraduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor's degree program from an accredited institution

Post Undergraduate: Earned a bachelor's degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year

Graduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a master's degree program from an accredited institution

Post Graduate: Earned a master's degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year

Graduate + PhD: Completed master's degree and enrolled as PhD student from an accredited institution

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Master's program, or currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems or a related field

Demonstrated knowledge or experience in power system modeling, dynamics, and control

Experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis of distribution power systems

Proficiency in commercial power system simulation software such as OpenDSS, CYME, PSS/E, RSCAD or Simulink

Self-motivated, having good problem-solving capability, and ability to follow project timelines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Experience in conducting power hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)

Good programming skills in Python

Candidates who are able to work in a hybrid work arrangement with weekly in-person work days over the summer are highly preferred. Fully remote work arrangements are possible but not preferred