Data Center Load Modeling Intern: EMT & RMS Simulations

National Laboratory of the Rockies; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) in Golden, CO, invites applications for a Graduate (6-12 month) Intern - Data Center Load Modeling for Transmission Planning Studies. The role focuses on developing composite data center load models, including detailed EMT models and RMS-based phasor models, to improve grid reliability and planning studies.

The internship will utilize PSCAD/RTDS and other tools to build and validate models, analyze data center architectures, and collaborate with engineers

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Undergraduate full-time student or recent graduate within 12 months
• Graduate student or recent graduate within 12 months pursuing master/PhD in power systems or related field
• Completed degree in power systems, electrical engineering, or related field and pursuing/graduated from master/PhD

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze data center electrical architecture (UPS, PDUs, cooling, backup generation)
• Develop and validate component-level models (UPS with PFC, PDU, VFD)
• Build composite data center load model integrating IT load and motor-driven auxiliaries
• Implement EMT models in PSCAD/RTDS to capture fast transients and fault behavior
• Validate EMT models with real-world data
• Create RMS phasor models for transmission planning tools (PSS/E, PSLF)
• Compare EMT and RMS models for accuracy across scenarios
• Document modeling methods, assumptions, and validation results
• Collaborate with planning and protection engineers to meet study requirements
• Contribute to technical reports and publications

Skills

EMT modeling

RMS models

PSCAD/EMTP

Python

MATLAB

Data center loads

Education

Power systems/Electrical engineering, undergrad or grad

Tools

PSCAD

RTDS

PSS/E

PSLF

Job description

National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) in Golden, CO, invites applications for a Graduate (6-12 month) Intern - Data Center Load Modeling for Transmission Planning Studies. The role focuses on developing composite data center load models, including detailed EMT models and RMS-based phasor models, to improve grid reliability and planning studies.

The internship will utilize PSCAD/RTDS and other tools to build and validate models, analyze data center architectures, and collaborate with engineers