What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate (Summer/Year-Round) Intern - Power Systems Stability and Renewable Integration position at The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)?
Posting Title
Graduate (Summer / Year-Round) Intern - Power Systems Stability and Renewable Integration
Location
CO - Golden
Position Type
Intern (Fixed Term)
Hours Per Week
Working at NREL
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
From day one at NREL, you'll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you'll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.
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We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don't meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.
Job Description
The candidate will be part of the Power Systems Engineering Center (PSEC) at NREL. PSEC supports the science and technology goals of the U.S. Department of Energy and NREL toward a sustainable energy future. The center works with the electricity industry to optimize strategies for effectively interconnecting renewable resources and emerging energy efficiency technologies in the existing electric power system. The center focuses on resolving grid integration barriers and providing improved control and management strategies for increased grid flexibility, consumer empowerment, and transportation electrification. To learn more about the research this team does, please check out this link : https : / / www.nrel.gov / grid / .
The graduate intern will join our cutting-edge research team to work in the broader domain of grid stability challenges with high penetration of inverter-based resources. The candidate will work on DOE projects analyzing the impact of renewable integration on the stability and resiliency of the US electric grid. The candidate should demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge in power systems modeling, power systems stability, commercial tools such as PSS / E, and proficiency with Python programming
Job duties may include but are not limited to :
- Analyzing real world grid models to assess grid strength and resiliency using PSS / E or PSLF
- Contribute towards the development of NREL opensource tools for grid strength assessment and renewable energy integration
- Develop mitigation strategies for various stability and reliability challenges in an IBR dominated grid
- Contribute towards research publications and presentations
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.
Please Note :
Additional Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Job Application Submission Window
The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile : / Annual Salary Range : $42,700 - $68,300
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Benefits Summary
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match
Badging Requirement
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Salary : $42,700 - $68,300
