Power System Dynamics Internship: Inverter & Wind Modeling

Siemens; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Foundational Technologies in Princeton, NJ invites MS/PhD students for a Power System Simulation Internship focused on dynamic modeling of inverter-based resources using PSS/E, with emphasis on Grid-Forming and Grid-Following technologies, wind energy modeling, and development of user-defined models.

You will implement and validate models, automate simulations with Python, and collaborate with Siemens researchers on advanced power system studies, for a 3–6 month duration with on-site

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an MS or PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or similar.
• Hands-on experience with PSS/E dynamic simulations.
• Familiarity with Fortran programming and compiler toolchains.
• Proficiency in Python for engineering workflows.
• Background in wind energy technologies and grid-inverter concepts.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and integrate PSS/E models for inverter control and wind models.
• Model wind energy conversion systems and wind plants.
• Develop Python tools for automation and data analysis.
• Collaborate with Siemens researchers on renewable integration studies.
• Prepare technical documentation of methods and findings.

Skills

Power systems dynamics

Python programming

Fortran programming

English communication

Education

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

WECC wind models

UDMs (user-defined models)

Job description

Siemens Foundational Technologies in Princeton, NJ invites MS/PhD students for a Power System Simulation Internship focused on dynamic modeling of inverter-based resources using PSS/E, with emphasis on Grid-Forming and Grid-Following technologies, wind energy modeling, and development of user-defined models.

You will implement and validate models, automate simulations with Python, and collaborate with Siemens researchers on advanced power system studies, for a 3–6 month duration with on-site