Undergraduate/Graduate (3-12 Month, Remote) Intern - Power System/Power Electronics Modeling

Job TitleUndergraduate/Graduate (3‐12 Month, Remote) Intern – Power System/Power Electronics Modeling LocationGolden, Colorado Position TypeIntern (Fixed Term) Hours40 hours per week Job DescriptionThe Power Systems Engineering Center (PSEC) at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is inviting applications for one or two internship positions to work on dynamic modeling and validation of power systems with high percentage of inverter‐based resources and evaluate their impact on power grids. This work will be conducted at NREL's Flatiron Campus. ResponsibilitiesProvide technical analysis related to power electronics and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, and large industrial drives. Work under supervision to build power system EMT simulation and perform power system validation. Integrate, test, and use user‐written "black box" models in PSCAD for wind turbine generators, solar inverters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or other advanced power electronic based systems. Evaluate studies that examine the impact of high percentage of inverter‐based resource on power systems. Write and publish results of analysis in peer‐reviewed journals and technical reports. Follow all Environmental, Safety, and Health policies to ensure and maintain a safe working environment. Basic QualificationsMinimum 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. 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. Graduate + PhD: Completed master's degree and enrolled as PhD student from an accredited institution. Required ExperienceExperience with power system EMT software tools such as PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, DIgSILENT, RSCAD, or other EMT simulation tools. Solid knowledge of power system EMT modeling, power system stability, and control. Solid knowledge of the modeling and control of inverter‐based resources. Ability to present technical results to multi‐stakeholder audiences. Preferred ExperienceCoursework or project experience in power system or power electronics modeling. Coursework or project experience using Python, R, or similar programming languages. Experience with RTDS modeling and HIL testing. Basic familiarity with EMTP‐RV and/or EMTP‐ATP. Salary Range$44,500 – $71,200 BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurance. 403(b) employee savings plan with employer match. Sick leave (where required by law).#J-18808-Ljbffr