Graduate Intern - Real-Time Power Systems & HIL

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

Job summary

National Laboratory of the Rockies seeks a graduate-level intern to advance modeling, real-time simulation, and HIL testing of distribution systems. The role involves CHIL interfaces, real-time microgrid controllers, and high-resolution data analysis in a collaborative lab setting.

The position is in Golden, CO, with in-person work required at the South Table Mountain Campus. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Master’s/PhD in Electrical Engineering with power systems specialization.

Qualifications

• Graduate student or recent graduate in Electrical Engineering with power systems focus.
• Experience with power system dynamics and control modeling.
• Programming knowledge in Python is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up CHIL interfaces for real-time microgrid simulations.
• Conduct HIL experiments with distribution feeders and microgrid controllers.
• Develop and test grid operation sequences for islanded/connected modes.
• Analyze high-resolution data from simulations and experiments.
• Contribute to research papers and collaborate with NLR scientists.

Skills

Power system modeling

Dynamic systems

Python programming

CHIL interfaces

Microgrid controllers

Research writing

Education

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Specialization in Power Systems

Currently enrolled or recently graduated

Tools

OpenDSS

RTDS

SEL relays

Real-time simulators

Job description

National Laboratory of the Rockies seeks a graduate-level intern to advance modeling, real-time simulation, and HIL testing of distribution systems. The role involves CHIL interfaces, real-time microgrid controllers, and high-resolution data analysis in a collaborative lab setting.

The position is in Golden, CO, with in-person work required at the South Table Mountain Campus. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Master’s/PhD in Electrical Engineering with power systems specialization.