Internship Power Systems ; f​/m​/d

Position: Internship on Power Systems of the Future 80 - 100% (f/m/d)
Location: Zürich

Job Description

Join a dynamic research team shaping the future of energy systems. You will explore how renewable energy, smart grids, and sector coupling are transforming power systems worldwide. This 6 months internship offers a unique chance to contribute to next‑generation solutions while developing your skills in a supportive and flexible environment. You’ll work closely with experts across business units and gain valuable insights into innovation and sustainability.

How

you’ll make an impact

• Perform market analysis on renewables and smart grid topics
• Derive system and product requirements based on the market analysis
• Define high‑level functional architectures for future solutions
• Simulate future energy scenarios and technologies
• Model emerging technologies across power system levels (e.g. DC grids, electro‑mobility, energy storage, electrolyzers and fuel cells, demand response, etc.)
• Develop, maintain and document new techno‑economic assessment tools for simulating behavior of energy systems on different time scale
• Build future energy scenarios on regional and global scales

Your background

• Currently pursuing a M.S. degree in electrical engineering or completed a similar M.S. degree less than 12 months ago
• Familiar with optimization solvers (e.g., Gurobi) integrated into simulation workflows developed in MATLAB and Python
• Experience with renewable energy and smart grid technologies, solutions, and concepts, combined with proficiency in power system analysis tools such as Power Factory, PSCAD, or similar
• Excellent communicator in English, both in writing and speaking
• Background in the following power system topics: steady‑state and dynamic stability analysis and modeling, fault analysis and power system protection, energy and ancillary service markets
• Self‑starter with a strong willingness to learn, capable of working independently while also being a reliable and collaborative team player

More about us

We are a technology‑driven company with a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable manufacturing. We offer flexible working conditions, dedicated mentorship, and a supportive, inclusive environment where you can grow personally and professionally – empowering you to thrive while balancing life and work.

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