Power System Engineer Intern

Blue Ripples Technologies; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ripples Technologies in Thiruvananthapuram invites applications for a Power System Engineer Intern. The role focuses on modeling, simulation, and analysis of DER-rich power systems using open-source tools. It suits candidates who enjoy data, modeling, and grid operation challenges.

The intern will work on real-world grid planning problems related to solar, storage, EVs, and flexible loads, collaborating with engineers and developers to deliver integrated analyses.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a masters in Power Systems, Energy Systems, or a related field
• Strong fundamentals in power system analysis, especially load flow concepts
• Understanding of DER concepts such as inverter-based generation, net load, flexibility, and aggregation
• Experience or coursework involving power system modeling or simulation
• Working knowledge of Python for analysis and modeling
• Ability to understand and work with single-line diagrams and network models
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with power flow and network analysis for transmission and distribution systems with high DER penetration
• Develop and validate power system models using open-source tools such as PyPSA and pandapower
• Support analysis of DER integration scenarios including solar PV, battery storage, EV charging, and flexible loads
• Perform steady-state studies such as load flow, voltage analysis, congestion analysis, and loss analysis
• Support time-series simulations for DER behavior and network impacts
• Assist in scenario analysis for grid planning, hosting capacity, and operational studies
• Work with grid datasets including network topology, asset parameters, and DER profiles
• Document modeling assumptions, methodologies, and analysis results
• Collaborate with power system engineers, data engineers, and software developers on integrated analysis workflows

Skills

Power system analysis

DER concepts

Power system modeling

Python

Single-line diagrams

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Masters in Power Systems or Energy Systems

Tools

PyPSA

pandapower

Job description

Job Description:

PowerSystem Engineer Intern

Full-Time

Experience - 0 - 1 Years

Location: Thiruvananthapuram

We are seeking aPower System Engineer Intern with a strong interest in Distributed EnergyResources (DER) integration and power system analysis. This role focuses onmodeling, simulation, and analysis of DER‑rich power systems using modern, open‑sourcepower system tools. The intern will work on real‑world grid planning andoperational problems related to solar, storage, EVs, flexible loads, and activedistribution networks.

This positionis well suited for candidates who enjoy analytical work, working with data andmodels, and exploring next‑generation grid operation and planning approaches.

Keyresponsibilities

• Assist with power flow and networkanalysis for transmission and distribution systems with high DER penetration


• Develop and validate power systemmodels using open‑source tools such as PyPSA and pandapower


• Support analysis of DER integrationscenarios including solar PV, battery storage, EV charging, and flexible loads


• Perform steady‑state studies such asload flow, voltage analysis, congestion analysis, and loss analysis


• Support time‑series simulations forDER behavior and network impacts


• Assist in scenario analysis for gridplanning, hosting capacity, and operational studies


• Work with grid datasets includingnetwork topology, asset parameters, and DER profiles


• Document modeling assumptions,methodologies, and analysis results


• Collaborate with power systemengineers, data engineers, and software developers on integrated analysisworkflows

Requirements

Requiredqualifications

• Currently pursuing or recentlycompleted a masters in Power Systems, Energy Systems, or a related field


• Strong fundamentals in power systemanalysis, especially load flow concepts


• Understanding of DER concepts such asinverter‑based generation, net load, flexibility, and aggregation


• Experience or coursework involvingpower system modeling or simulation


• Working knowledge of Python foranalysis and modeling


• Ability to understand and work withsingle‑line diagrams and network models


• Strong problem‑solving and analyticalskills


• Good written and verbal communicationskills

Preferredskills (nice to have)

• Hands‑on experience with PyPSA,pandapower, or similar open‑source power system frameworks


• Familiarity with time‑seriessimulations and scenario‑based analysis


• Exposure to optimization concepts usedin power systems (OPF, capacity expansion, unit commitment – conceptual levelis sufficient)


• Experience working with DER datasetssuch as solar generation profiles, load profiles, or EV charging data


• Basic familiarity with distributionsystem analysis and unbalanced systems


• Exposure to grid modernization topicssuch as DERMS, flexibility markets, or active network management


• Academic projects, internships, orresearch related to DER or renewable integration