Graduate Intern: Building Energy Modeling & Analysis

National Laboratory of the Rockies; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) invites a California-based graduate intern for building energy modeling and analysis. The role focuses on evaluating rooftop and building energy upgrades, with emphasis on EnergyPlus/OpenStudio modeling, control design, and technoeconomic studies.

Hybrid work in the Los Angeles area is expected, with residence required in California. Ideal candidates are pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD studies in mechanical/electrical/systems engineering, with

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical/ electrical/ systems engineering or related field
• Currently enrolled in a master’s or PhD program in these fields
• Must reside in California for duration of internship
• Experience in building sciences and energy systems is required

Responsibilities

• Perform Energy Plus building energy modeling of energy systems and storage
• Design control algorithms and run simulations under various utility rate structures
• Conduct data analytics and technoeconomic analysis
• Collaborate with project team and communicate research ideas and results

Skills

Building energy modeling

Energy systems

HVAC systems

Energy storage

Building controls

Python

MATLAB

Ruby

EnergyPlus

OpenStudio

Modelica

GitHub

Education

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Systems engineering

Master’s or PhD candidate

Tools

EnergyPlus

OpenStudio

Modelica

GitHub

Job description

National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) invites a California-based graduate intern for building energy modeling and analysis. The role focuses on evaluating rooftop and building energy upgrades, with emphasis on EnergyPlus/OpenStudio modeling, control design, and technoeconomic studies.

Hybrid work in the Los Angeles area is expected, with residence required in California. Ideal candidates are pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD studies in mechanical/electrical/systems engineering, with