Intern, Power Electronics Engineering – Power Systems, Energy Vault

C3E; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Energy Vault is seeking a Power Electronics Engineering intern in Raleigh, North Carolina. The role targets a master's or Ph.D. student to assist in simulation, testing, and data analysis for cutting-edge energy solutions.

This internship provides opportunities to work with industry experts and engage in vital power electronics projects, emphasizing sustainability and innovation in energy technologies.

Compensation ranges from $30 to $35 per hour based on academic level and experience.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Master's or Ph.D. program focusing on power systems.
• Experience in testing and analyzing power electronics systems.
• Familiarity with power semiconductor devices like SiC and IGBT.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform verification tests in EMT simulation and HIL.
• Collaborate with teams to determine system requirements and verify solutions.

Skills

Power systems background

Renewable energy interest

HIL testing

Power system modeling software

C/C++ programming

Education

Masters or Ph.D. degree in relevant field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSCAD

PSS/E

Job description

Intern, Power Electronics Engineering – Power Systems

Energy Vault, United States

Role Overview

We are looking for a power electronics student intern with strong power system focus specialized in one of the contemporary research areas including, but not limited to energy storage, data center, DC systems, microgrid, solid‑state transformer, and advanced grid‑interactive inverters. This role is estimated to be 3 months in duration with 40 hours per week.

Your Impact

We expect you to work closely with industry experts to simulate, analyze, and troubleshoot complex systems from inverter control to large‑scale site level controls.

Your Mission

• Help design and perform verification tests in the EMT simulation and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) platforms.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to determine system requirements and verify our solution will meet and exceed project requirements.

Your Background

• Pursuing a current Masters or Ph.D. degree with a relevant research focus and a solid power systems/power electronics background.
• Strong interest in renewable energy, energy storage, and data center industry.
• Technical knowledge of grid‑forming, grid‑following inverters, power plant controller, DC/DC converters, and solid‑state transformers.
• Experience with hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing, preferably OPAL‑RT or other platforms such as Typhoon and RTDS.
• Experience working on PSCAD, PSS/E, and other power system modeling software.
• Experience with designing, testing, analyzing, and evaluating power electronics systems (AC/DC and DC/DC converters).
• Experience in testing inverter control board gate drivers and protection circuits.
• Familiarity with power semiconductor devices SiC and IGBT.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards such as UL 1741, IEEE 1547, IEEE 2800.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, embedded control design experience in C/C++ preferably with TI C2000 DSP.
• Experience in voltage source inverter control interfaces such as PWM, ADC, and communication interfaces IPC, CAN, ETH.
• No travel is required.
• Comfortable thriving in fast‑paced, rapid growth environments.
• A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus.
• Must successfully pass a pre‑employment background check.
• Energy Vault participates in E‑Verify.

Compensation

$30 - $35 an hour

The salary range, $30.00 to $35.00, reflects the target new hire hourly rate for the position across all U.S. locations.

$30 per hour, enrolled in a Master’s program.

$35 per hour, enrolled in a Ph.D. program.

EEO Statement

At Energy Vault we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We believe inclusion creates opportunity for collaborative excellence through diversity of thought. We invite individuals of all genders, races, identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, national origins, abilities, protected veteran status, religions, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds to explore employment with our organization.