Power Systems Undergraduate Intern - Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Summer Institute - Summer

Position: Power Systems Undergraduate Intern - Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Summer Institute - Summer 2027
Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description

We have multiple openings for undergraduate students to join the Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Summer Institute (CSI) and to work on topics related to power systems resilience and security that align with LLNL’s national security missions. The 2027 CSI program will run during the summer with a range of start dates between May 17, 2027, and June 21, 2027, and flexible end dates through September 24, 2027.

CSI is designed to provide selected candidates an opportunity to apply their skills to projects in areas of national importance such as energy infrastructure modernization and resilience, critical infrastructure security, and defense critical infrastructure. The program will include opportunities to participate in professional and technical development activities with lab Subject Matter Experts, network with fellow interns and lab employees, and learn about the breadth of LLNL’s support to US national security.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

You will

• Provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of power systems, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and other related fields working with scientists, engineers, and technical staff members.
• Participate in research under close supervision in one or more of the following areas, as assigned:
  • power systems
  • industrial control systems
  • transmission or distribution system modeling or simulation
  • oil and natural gas systems modeling or simulation
  • distributed energy resources, inverter-based resources, or microgrids
  • alternative energy systems
  • grid planning or operations algorithms, optimization, or analytics
• Gather and analyze data and information in support of scientific research.
• Participate in research planning and evaluation discussions.
• Attend relevant seminars and training classes (at least one per week).
• Present work in at least one seminar or poster.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or other related fields. If you are graduating with your bachelor's degree in Spring 2027 and/or starting a graduate degree program in Fall 2027, you will need to apply for Power Systems Graduate Intern - Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Summer Institute position.
• Ability to apply basic principles of engineering to solve problems related to energy infrastructure.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated exposure through coursework or relevant experience to one or more of the following topics: power systems; industrial control systems; transmission or distribution system modeling or simulation; oil and natural gas systems modeling or simulation; inverter-based resources; alternative energy systems; grid planning or operations algorithms, optimization, or analytics.
• Demonstrated exposure through coursework or relevant experience to one or more of the following or similar tools:
  Matlab/Simulink, Power World, PSLF,…