ABB · 1 day ago
Active Network Management Intern- Summer 2026
Raleigh, NC
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$20/hr - $34/hr
Start in 2026 SummerABB is a global market leader that helps industries become leaner and cleaner. As an intern, you will gain practical experience by participating in research activities related to power system modeling and simulation, and contribute to the development of innovative solutions for active network management.
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 power system modeling and simulation, distributed energy resources, distribution protection and control, resulting in proofs of concept, prototypes, patents, and/or academic publications
Contribute to the promotion of the application of active network management within ABB’s customer industries, and developing prototype solutions using hardware-in-loop testing environment, such as Opal-RT
Familiarity with load flow analysis, power system optimization, and active network management topics
Modeling and simulation of distribution grids via software such as MATLAB/Simulink and PSCAD/RSCAD
Contribute to intelligent active network management systems that use the latest software technologies, including edge computing, embedded systems, communications, IoT technologies, machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud computing technologies
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 distribution system apparatus 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 Opal-RT
Modeling and simulation expertise in PSCAD/RSCAD and RTDS
Modeling and simulation expertise in EnergyPlus and OpenDSS
Knowledge and experience with active distribution system modeling systems
Knowledge of Python, C++, C#, JavaScript, or other object-oriented programming languages and concepts for data processing and analytics
Knowledge of industry communications protocols and technologies, such as DNP3, Modbus, IEC61850, OPC UA, OCPP, MQTT, WebSocket, BACnet, and other grid and related system protocols
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
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