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National Laboratory of the Rockies · 1 day ago

Graduate (Year-Round) Internship –Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis of Power Systems With High-Penetration Renewables

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$50K/yr - $80K/yr

The 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 focus on modeling, simulation, and analysis of power systems with a particular emphasis on renewable integration challenges.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Developing inverter-based resource especially adjustable speed pumped storage hydro models in commercial software

Conducting renewable integration studies for understanding the new technologies impact on grid stability or grid services

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

Qualification

Power system modelingSimulation software proficiencyRenewable dynamic modelingInverter-based resource modelingProgramming skillsProblem-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 Power Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

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

Experience in modeling, design, and analysis of inverter-based resources such as solar, wind and adjustable speed pumped hydro, etc

Proficiency in commercial power system simulation software such as PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD and Powertech tools

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

Excellent written and verbal communication skills