Power Systems Undergraduate Research Intern

GOTAFE; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Sick leave accrual

Individual 401(k) contributions

Job summary

GOTAFE is seeking a part-time internship to support power systems and related research. You will work with scientists and engineers to gather data, run simulations, and analyze results.

The role emphasizes collaboration, presentation of findings, and ongoing learning through weekly seminars or trainings in California. Ideal candidates are undergraduates in engineering, CS, math, or physics with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Continuing undergraduate student in good standing pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related fields.
• Ability to apply basic engineering principles to energy infrastructure problems.
• Effective communication skills and ability to present concepts clearly.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and research support on power systems, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and related fields.
• Participate in research under supervision in areas like modeling, simulation, and analytics.
• Gather and analyze data to support scientific research.
• Engage in research planning and evaluation discussions.
• Attend seminars or training classes weekly.
• Present work in at least one seminar or poster session.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Undergraduate student in Engineering/CS/Math/Physics

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

PowerWorld

PSLF

GridLAB-D

OpenDSS

Python

C++

Job description

GOTAFE is seeking a part-time internship to support power systems and related research. You will work with scientists and engineers to gather data, run simulations, and analyze results.

The role emphasizes collaboration, presentation of findings, and ongoing learning through weekly seminars or trainings in California. Ideal candidates are undergraduates in engineering, CS, math, or physics with strong communication skills.