ABB · 1 day ago
DC and AC Distribution Systems in Buildings Intern- Summer 2026
Raleigh, NC
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$20/hr - $34/hr
Start in 2026 SummerABB is a global market leader helping industries to progress in a leaner and cleaner way. As an intern, you will gain practical experience through various projects, contributing to applied research activities and promoting building distribution solutions within ABB’s customer industries.
AutomotiveEnergyEnergy ManagementIndustrial AutomationRobotics
Responsibilities
Conduct literature survey and benchmarking to assess the state of art methods for a given problem
Actively participate in applied research activities in the area of active distribution system, especially LVDC and MVDC distribution, resulting in proofs of concept, prototypes, patents, and/or academic publications
Contribute to the promotion of the application of building distribution solutions within ABB’s customer industries, and develop prototype solutions
Buildings’ electrical architecture and power distribution
Control schemes of different types of power electronics converters using Matlab/Simulink or modelica
Protection schemes of distribution systems, such as protection devices, converter fault current limiting, and protection coordination
Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues, and the business
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a degree program in the US
Must be currently authorized to work for ABB in the US
PhD or master's student in Electrical Engineering (PhD preferred)
Knowledge of building distribution system and operations is a big plus
Knowledge of different types of power electronics converters and converter control
Knowledge of power system fault protection
Modeling and simulation expertise in Matlab/Simulink and modelica
Knowledge and experience with active distribution system modeling systems
Willingness to quickly acquire in-depth knowledge of new technologies and application domains
Company
ABB
ABB provides electrification and automation solutions for various industries.
Founded in 1988
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$548.55MKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2023-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $545.85M
2013-09-23Grant· $2.7M
2001-04-06IPO
Leadership Team
Morten Wierod
CEO
Håvard Devold
Vice President, Market Development, Country Technology manager
Recent News
2025-12-17
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