Post Undergraduate Intern – Electrical Engineering

Posting Title Post Undergraduate (Fixed term) Intern – Electrical Engineering . Location CO - Boulder . Position Type Intern (Fixed Term) . Hours Per Week 40 . Working at NLR NLR’s 305-acre Flatirons Campus is the nation’s premier wind energy, water power, and grid integration research facility.

Nestled south of Boulder, Colorado, and north of NLR’s main South Table Mountain campus, Flatirons Campus sits adjacent to the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge and countless acres of open space and parks with stunning views of the Flatirons rock formations.

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 Water Power Technology Validation group performs research to advance wave energy, tidal energy, ocean current energy, riverine energy, and ocean thermal gradient energy technologies (i.e., marine energy technologies) - see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information. In this pursuit we work closely with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), industry partners, and academic institutions. The group’s work involves the development of numerical design, control, and optimization software tools, developing new and innovative methods of capturing marine energy, performing laboratory testing, and supporting open‑ocean testing.

Assist in developing simulations for power electronic converter topologies. Perform design calculations for component sizing of passive circuit elements, operating specifications and evaluating off-the-shelf converter solutions. Implement control methods for power capture and power conditioning, e.g., maximum power point tracking. The hired candidate will have the opportunity to work on‑and familiarize themselves with a wide range of marine energy applications, while developing their core skillset and gaining practical experience.

There is also the potential for publishing their contributions and work done during the internship.

Basic Qualifications Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Undergraduate:
Must be enrolled as a full‑time student in a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited institution. Post Undergraduate:
Earned a bachelor’s degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year. Graduate:
Must be enrolled as a full‑time student in a master’s degree program from an accredited institution. Post Graduate:
Earned a master’s degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year. Graduate + PhD:
Completed master’s degree and enrolled as PhD student from an accredited institution.

• Applicants are responsible for uploading official or unofficial school transcripts, as part of the application process.
• If selected for position, a letter of recommendation will be required as part of the hiring process.
• Must meet educational…