Power System Analysis Intern

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist with research and development projects pertaining to grid modeling and stability analysis.

• Conduct analyses of power systems featuring elevated levels of inverter-based renewable resources.

• Execute dynamic simulations utilizing PSSE and PSLF software.

• Collaborate with individual device models, which include inverter-based resources and significant loads.

• Perform electromagnetic transient simulations using PSCAD.

• Evaluate the controls of inverter-based resources and their effects on the power system.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 2 years of PhD studies in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power systems.

• Knowledge of procedures for conducting dynamic simulations in PSSE and PSLF.

• Familiarity with individual device models, including inverter-based resources (IBRs) and large loads.

• Experience with PSCAD simulation software.

• Understanding of inverter-based resource control mechanisms and the power system implications of different control architectures.

• Extensive experience in control system theory and analysis.

• Familiarity with modeling and simulating wind/solar inverters is advantageous.

• Significant experience with electromagnetic transient simulation tools, particularly PSCAD.

• Strong background in electromechanical dynamics simulation tools, especially PSS/E and PSLF.

• Proficient programming skills, preferably in Python and Matlab.

• Excellent technical writing and presentation abilities.

• Availability to work at least during the 2026 Fall semester (August–December).

• Student employee subject to E-Verify work-status verification.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for Social Security.

• State Disability Insurance coverage.

• Workers’ Compensation Insurance provided.

• E-Verify employment eligibility processing included.

• Equal opportunity employer commitment.