Engineering Intern

About RF:

ReliabilityFirst Corporation is a regulator focused on preserving and enhancing reliability, security, and resilience of the Bulk Power System across 13 states and the District of Columbia. ReliabilityFirst is uniquely positioned to work closely with transmission, generation, and other power companies as well as the federal government to help identify and ensure the mitigation of operational risks and physical and cyber security threats to the electric grid.

Culture Statement:

At ReliabilityFirst, we are more than just a team – we are a community of dedicated professionals committed to ensuring the reliability and security of the electric grid. Our people are our greatest asset, and we believe that their diverse backgrounds, skills, and experiences are what drive our success. If you’re looking for a career that offers competitive compensation, generous benefits, work-life harmony, and the opportunity to be part of a mission that matters, then we invite you to join us at ReliabilityFirst. Together, we can ensure a reliable and secure electric grid for today and tomorrow.

Purpose of Position:

The primary purpose of the Engineering Intern is to assist the ESP team in performing analyses to identify potential risks to the electric grid, or Bulk Power System (BPS). Highlighting identified risks to various stakeholder groups helps improve the reliability and resilience of the BPS. The Engineering Intern will gain a fundamental understanding of power systems for this role by learning the principles and methods associated with transmission planning and resource adequacy planning. This position reports to and works closely with the ESP Manager and will complete a capstone project during the internship as well as other responsibilities within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the ESP team with the identification, collection, verification and validation of data for use in analysis

• Learn how to utilize tools and perform analysis that identifies vulnerabilities on the BPS (i.e., power-flow analysis tools such as Siemen’s PSS/e and PowerGem’s TARA; development of Python scripts to assist with dynamic analysis in PSS/e; resource adequacy tools such as PowerGem’s SERVM)

• Review the results of performed analysis and contribute to the creation of technical reports through written communication of the results, visual depictions (i.e., graphs and tables), and explanation of methodology used

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field with a specialization/interest in power systems

• Experience using Java, C , Python, MATLAB, or other similar tool to develop various programs

Desirable:

• Experience in PowerWorld, Siemen’s PSS/e, GE’s PSLF, PowerGem’s TARA, DSA Tools, or similar tools used for power systems analysis

• Additional experience working in the field of power systems or producing a related academic project

• Strong desire to learn and apply theory and skills to a real-world scenario

• Ability to time manage with multiple responsibilities

• Ability to troubleshoot independently and think analytically to problem solve

• Excellent presentation skills in explaining results effectively to non-technical audiences

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

ReliabilityFirst is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with local and federal laws. ​ReliabilityFirst's mission is to preserve and enhance bulk power system reliability and security. This mission cannot be accomplished without a diverse and inclusive staff - one that at all levels feels empowered, valued, respected, and engaged.

Learn more at: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at RF (rfirst.org)

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