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Post Undergraduate/Graduate (Summer) Intern - Power Distribution Systems – Distribution System Analysis

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Data
  • $42.7K - $68.3K
  • Golden
    Remote

Requirements

  • Basic Qualifications:
  • 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.
  • Additional Required Qualifications:
  • General knowledge and application of electricity system operations and DER concepts.
  • Strong computer skills including at least one programming language relevant to simulation, data analysis, visualization, optimization, and/or high-performance computing.
  • Strong writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in design, modeling, simulation, and analysis of DERs, building loads, and/or distribution systems.
  • Experience with NREL-developed tools for energy modeling, simulation, and analysis.
  • Experience with open-source software development in Python and with the Python PyTorch and pandas packages.
  • Experience or interest in generative AI, especially in graph generation.
  • An understanding of DER operations, control methods, aggregation methods, and market forecasts.
  • An understanding of building and transportation electrification, renewable energy, and energy efficiency technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Working with NREL staff to run simulations and analyze data related to distributed energy resources and distribution systems
  • Distribution system analysis, including upgrade analysis, non-wire alternatives, and DER and electrification integration
  • Developing modeling and analysis tools, simulation techniques, and visualizations related to the DERs and distribution systems
  • Following all Environment, Safety, and Health policies and procedures to ensure and maintain a safe working environment.

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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), a Department of Energy national lab, is #TransformingEnergy as the nation's primary laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. NREL's Mission: NREL develops renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices, advances related science and engineering, and transfers knowledge and innovations to address the nation's energy and environmental goals. NREL's Strategy: NREL has forged a focused strategic direction to increase its impact on the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) and our nation's energy goals by accelerating the research path from scientific innovations to market-viable alternative energy solutions.