Sound Grid Partners

Power Systems Analytics Intern. Examples of client-facing projects include:Techno-economic modeling and technical due diligence for an Independent Power Producer building solar and battery energy storage projects.. Analysis of operational data from newly-online solar and battery energy storage projects at an electric utility for performance optimization and development of optimal dispatch strategies.. Examples of in-house modeling projects include:Developing standardized solar + storage techno-economic models in Python to support optimal solar and battery energy storage system design and project development activities.. Qualifications:Must be an advanced undergraduate or enrolled in M.S. or Ph. D. program in power systems engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, statistics, physics, economics, or a related field.

analytics intern

Now hiring in Seattle, WA

Power Systems Analytics Intern
Sound Grid Partners, LLC is an analytics, engineering, and advisory services firm that helps make solar and energy storage a core part of the electric grid. We equip our customers to capture the unique opportunities of inverter-based resources (IBR) while remaining firmly grounded in the engineering and business principles that keep the electric grid safe and reliable.
We are a small and nimble team based in Seattle, WA. We serve clients across the U.S. including electric utilities, renewable energy developers, and other energy service providers. We pride ourselves on building close, long-term relationships to support our clients at every stage of a project lifecycle.
Summary:We are seeking a driven, independent team member with strong communication skills and an interest in power system modeling and analytics to join us as a summer intern. Above all, we value individuals with high integrity, high competency, excellent communication skills, and curious minds.
Location:Seattle, WA. This role includes flexibility between remote and in-office work, with two to three days per week in our Seattle office expected.
Description of Work:The focus of this role will be techno-economic modeling and analytics of grid-scale storage and solar + storage projects. This position will include work on client-facing projects and internal initiatives to enhance SGP’s in-house modeling capabilities. The internship will span ten weeks from June to August 2024, with exact start and end dates flexible based on school schedule. Interviews will take place starting in early April.
Examples of client-facing projects include:Techno-economic modeling and technical due diligence for an Independent Power Producer building solar and battery energy storage projects.Analysis of operational data from newly-online solar and battery energy storage projects at an electric utility for performance optimization and development of optimal dispatch strategies.Market revenue analysis for solar and battery energy storage projects operating in wholesale electric markets.Optimal sizing analysis for conceptual design of solar and battery energy storage projects.
Examples of in-house modeling projects include:Developing standardized solar + storage techno-economic models in Python to support optimal solar and battery energy storage system design and project development activities.Applying optimization packages to techno-economic models to optimize battery energy storage plant dispatch.Writing scripts to pull and analyze up-to-date wholesale electricity market data from Independent System Operators (ISO).Researching and implementing new software capabilities to improve model flexibility, usability, and run-time.
Description of Ideal Job Candidate:We are looking for a combination of the following skills and experiences (please consider applying if you meet a reasonable subset):Programming using Python and Excel-based modeling. Experience programming using VBA is a plus.Statistical analysis for techno-economic valuation of energy storage and solar + storage projects.Familiarity with common electric utility and electrical market data sources and formats, electrical calculations, and financial metrics used in energy project modeling.General background knowledge of the evolving landscape for electric utilities, grid modernization and regulatory trends, and familiarity with electric utility processes and programs.Experience or familiarity with wholesale electric power markets or IBR operations is desirable.
Qualifications:Must be an advanced undergraduate or enrolled in M.S. or Ph.D. program in power systems engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, statistics, physics, economics, or a related field.Previous experience working in quantitative analysis, preferably of IBRs in energy systems, in a utility, developer, regulatory, or vendor setting, or as part of academic research, courses, or extracurriculars.Excitement about contributing to the future of the evolving electric grid.
Additional Information:Start and end dates of this internship are flexible depending on school schedules, but generally between June 10th, 2023 and August 16th, 2024.
Compensation and Benefits:SGP’s compensation for this position is between $30-$40/hr depending on experience.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and an unusual degree of flexibility. We are an EqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 orolder), disability or genetic information.
To Apply:Send a resume and a cover letter describing why you would excel in the position to info@soundgridpartners.com.

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