Power system modeling and simulation internship

Real-time Power System Modeling and Simulation Internship Location

CO - Boulder

Intern (Fixed Term)

40

The Power Systems Engineering Center (PSEC) at the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) invites applications for an internship focused on modern power systems with a high level of inverter‑based resources (I ). The intern will perform real‑time power system modeling and simulation using NLR’s large‑scale digital real‑time simulation capability at Flatirons Campus. Knowledge of RTDS and I  modeling is required.

• Provide technical analysis related to power electronics and control of inverter‑based resources, such as battery energy storage systems and large industrial drives.
• Build power systems with real‑time EMT simulation under supervision, considering the integration of GTFPGA or GTSOC units.
• Integrate, test, and use user‑written “black box” models in PSCAD and RSCAD for solar inverters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or other advanced power electronic based systems.
• Evaluate studies examining the impact of high percentages of inverter‑based resources on power systems.
• Write and publish analysis results in peer‑reviewed journals and technical reports.
• Follow all Environmental, Safety, and Health policies to maintain a safe working environment.

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 a PhD student from an accredited institution.

• Experience with power system EMT software tools such as PSCAD, RSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, or other EMT simulation tools.
• Solid knowledge using RSCAD for power system modeling; ideally experience with using GTFPGAs and GTSOCs.
• Solid knowledge on the modeling and control of inverter‑based resources.
• Knowledge of co‑simulation between PSCAD‑RSCAD and PSS/E‑PSCAD.
• Understanding of RTDS modeling and HIL testing.
• Ability to present technical results to multi‑stakeholder audiences.

None listed.

Annual Salary Range: $51,200 – $81,900

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match; and sick leave (where required by law). Internships projected to be less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All employment applications are verified through E‑Verify. NLR is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.