PhD Power Systems Intern - Grid Modeling & Stability

EPRI; United States; Remote; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

EPRI is offering a remote Fall 2026 student internship for a PhD-level power systems candidate to support R&D on grid modeling and stability analysis with inverter-based renewables.

The role requires experience with PSCAD, PSS/E and PSLF, and strong programming (Python, Matlab) and technical writing skills. Compensation is hourly and commensurate with academic level, with no EPRI benefits provided for students.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of PhD studies in Electrical Engineering focusing on Power systems.
• Ideal candidate is a PhD student with emphasis on power systems and strong writing/presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Run dynamic simulations in PSSE/PSLF and device models (e.g., IBRs, large loads).
• Run PSCAD simulations and analyze inverter-based resource controls and their impact on the grid.
• Apply knowledge of control theory to analyze and interpret transient and electromechanical dynamics.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

PSCAD

PSS/E

PSLF

Control theory

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power systems)

Tools

PSCAD

PSS/E

PSLF

Job description

EPRI is offering a remote Fall 2026 student internship for a PhD-level power systems candidate to support R&D on grid modeling and stability analysis with inverter-based renewables.

The role requires experience with PSCAD, PSS/E and PSLF, and strong programming (Python, Matlab) and technical writing skills. Compensation is hourly and commensurate with academic level, with no EPRI benefits provided for students.