National Renewable Energy Laboratory · 5 hours ago
Graduate PhD (3-12 month) Intern - Power System Operation and Optimization
Remote Site
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$49K/yr - $79K/yr
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Responsibilities
Working on developing optimization models of DERs for providing both distribution and transmission grid services.
The ideal candidate should be able to conduct research work independently and also collaborate with the project PI and other team members.
Contributing and/or leading the writing of research papers
Qualification
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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.
The successful candidate will be a current student in a PhD program in electrical engineering.
Familiar with power system operation, market participation, virtual power plant.
Familiar with T&D coordination.
Experience in distributed energy resource modeling, optimization, and control.
Experience in power system modeling and optimization.
Proficiency in programming language (e.g., Python, C/C++).
Proficiency in commercial/open-source optimization solvers and packages (e.g., GAMS, Gurobi, CPLEX).
Applicants are responsible for uploading official or unofficial school transcripts, as part of the application process.
If selected for position, a letter of recommendation will be required as part of the hiring process.
Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Preferred
Strong track record in scientific publications.
The ideal candidate will be able to work onsite in Golden Colorado.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*
Sick leave (where required by law)
Company
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
National Renewable Energy Laboratory develops renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices.
Founded in 1977
1,001-5,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$166.09MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2024-09-04Grant· undefined
2023-09-21Grant· $1M
2023-05-22Grant· $150M
Leadership Team
Doug Arent
Executive Director & Strategic Public Private Partnerships
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