Graduate; Summer Intern – Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis of Distribution Systems

Posting Title

Graduate (Summer) Intern – Modeling, Real-Time Simulation, and Analysis of Distribution Systems

CO - Golden

Intern (Fixed Term)

40

NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development.

Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world‑class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost‑effective energy solutions.

Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.

At NLR, you'll find a mission‑driven environment supported by state‑of‑the‑art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well‑being.

This Grid Automation and Controls group at The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) focuses on conducting research projects to improve power systems operations. We develop cutting edge solutions and work closely with industry and utility partners to enhance grid reliability, resilience, and security.

Our team is looking for a graduate level intern who has solid background on power system modeling, simulation and analysis of distribution systems. An ideal candidate is expected to have a good knowledge of steady‑state as well as dynamic modeling of power distribution systems. This will be a 3‑month opportunity. To learn more about the work the team does, please click Power Systems Operations and Controls | Grid Modernization | NLR.

The preferred candidate would be working on

• Developing steady‑state and dynamic models of distribution feeders in CYME, Milsoft Windmil, OpenDSS, RSCAD
• Developing protection schemes for active distribution networks
• Conducting Hardware in the Loop (HIL) experiments using real‑time models of distribution feeders and hardware devices
• Analyzing high‑resolution data collected from electromagnetic transient (EMT) models of distribution feeders using Python
• Contributing and/or leading the writing of research papers and working closely with NLR researchers and delivering high‑impact work

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.

Applicants are responsible for uploading official or unofficial school transcripts, as part of the application process.

If selected for position, a letter of recommendation will be required as part of the hiring process.

Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Master’s program, or currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems or a related field
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in power system modeling, dynamics, and control
• Experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis of distribution power systems
• Proficiency in commercial power system simulation software such as OpenDSS, CYME, PSS/E, RSCAD or Simulink
• Self‑motivated, having good problem‑solving capability, and ability to follow…