Transmission Ops & Planning Fall Student Engineer: Python & Research

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 49,593; Part time

Job summary

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. in Knoxville, TN is offering a Fall Student Engineer internship in Transmission Ops & Planning. The intern will support projects focused on grid reliability, power system operations, and emerging energy technologies through software validation, technical research, and knowledge synthesis.

The 2026 Fall term runs August through December. You will test Python software (Safe-T Net), review literature, summarize findings in technical briefs, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in Python, including debugging and troubleshooting code.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to review literature and synthesize findings into written summaries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Testing and/or debugging Python software (Safe-T Net tool) and providing feedback.
• Conduct literature reviews on grid operations, codes, standards, and market structures.
• Review/aggregate publicly available information on recent grid events.
• Summarize research in technical briefs.

Skills

Python programming

Analytical skills

Research and synthesis

Written and verbal communication

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

Job description

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. in Knoxville, TN is offering a Fall Student Engineer internship in Transmission Ops & Planning. The intern will support projects focused on grid reliability, power system operations, and emerging energy technologies through software validation, technical research, and knowledge synthesis.

The 2026 Fall term runs August through December. You will test Python software (Safe-T Net), review literature, summarize findings in technical briefs, and collaborate