Undergraduate/Graduate (3-12 Month, Remote) Intern - Power System/Power Electronics Modeling

National Laboratory of the Rockies; Golden (CO); Remote; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

National Laboratory of the Rockies offers an undergraduate/graduate internship in Power System/Power Electronics Modeling, based remotely from Golden, CO. The role focuses on dynamic modeling of inverter-based resources and validation of power systems using EMT simulations at NLR work sites.

The position is fixed-term with a 40-hour work week, ideal for students pursuing energy systems engineering, control theory, and power electronics. Remote collaboration with the NLR team is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of power system stability analysis and control theory.
• Experience with dynamic modeling of power systems and inverter-based resources.
• Familiarity with PSCAD or similar EMT simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis related to power electronics and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, and large industrial drives.
• Work under supervision to build power system EMT simulation and perform power system validation.
• Integrating, testing, and using user-written “black box” models in PSCAD for wind turbine generators, solar inverters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or other advanced power electronic based systems.
• Evaluate studies that examine the impact of high percentage of inverter-based resource on power systems.
• Writing and publishing results of analysis in peer-reviewed journals and technical reports.
• Follow all safety and project requirements and guidelines.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Control theory

Dynamic modeling

Tools

PSCAD

Job description

Golden, CO

Remote Site

Full time

R14513

Posting Title

Undergraduate/Graduate (3-12 Month, Remote) Intern - Power System/Power Electronics Modeling

Location

CO - Golden

Position Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

Hours Per Week

40

Working at NLR

NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development.

Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world‑class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost‑effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.

At NLR, you'll find a mission‑driven environment supported by state‑of‑the‑art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well‑being.

Job Description

The Power Systems Engineering Center (PSEC) at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is inviting applications for one or two internship positions to work on in the area of power systems and power electronics interfaces. This position will perform dynamic modeling and validation of power systems with high percentage of inverter‑based resources and evaluate their impact on power grids. This work will be conducted at NREL’s Flatiron Campus. The researcher should have knowledge of power system stability analysis and control theory.

Job responsibilities will include:

• Provide technical analysis related to power electronics and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, and large industrial drives.

• Work under supervision to build power system EMT simulation and perform power system validation.

• Integrating, testing, and using user‑written “black box” models in PSCAD for wind turbine generators, solar inverters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or other advanced power electronic based systems.

• Evaluate studies that examine the impact of high percentage of inverter‑based resource on power systems.

• Writing and publishing results of analysis in peer‑reviewed journals and technical reports

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