Undergraduate/Graduate (Year-Round) Intern - Junior Research Software Engineer for Grid Operations Planning

Description

We are looking for interns to join the Grid Planning and Analysis Center (GPAC) for summer, semester, or year-round terms.

GPAC research staff contribute to an exciting portfolio of energy research & analysis, applying advanced modeling and simulation tools to optimally plan for, design, and analyze distribution and bulk power systems.

We are researchers, engineers, software developers, modelers, physicists, product managers, thought leaders, system thinkers, and life-long learners.

Our staff engage in different research projects and find ways to contribute uniquely based on our interests and skillsets.

Come join a team whose mission is to innovate, inform, and create value for energy systems transitions, including renewable energy, distribution systems, transmission systems, energy storage, markets and economics and much more

Example types of ongoing research and analysis include :

• Innovating new data, models, tools, and systems that are needed for the future grid
• Working directly with U.S. and international communities to directly impact their pursuit of clean energy
• Examining the necessary grid services and market structures to support the future grid
• Developing the design and integration of new technologies and systems
• Studying the impacts and developing mitigation strategies of climate change and extreme events

We partner with DOE, other federal agencies, states, utilities, ISO / RTOs, communities, and technology developers on grid planning and analysis.

Our work informs policymakers and utilities by developing and analyzing future grid scenarios that answer big questions about how the electric power system is transforming.

Job responsibilities may include :

• Collecting data on grid technologies, development trends, and infrastructure
• Developing models to evaluate grid deployment and performance
• Analyzing model results and grid system data
• Contributing to communications materials including reports, technical papers, and presentations
• Developing visualizations to communicate results

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 :

• 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.
• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Current enrollment or recent completion of a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree program in a relevant technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or Physics.
• Coding experience, preferably in languages like Python, Julia, SQL, and MATLAB
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in team settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to multiple research areas listed above
• Coursework in power or energy systems
• Domain knowledge of bulk or distribution power system modeling
• Experience with power system tools
• Collaborative software development and experience with version control and Git
• Large-scale data analysis
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.

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 : $49,100 - $78,600

NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees.

In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits Summary

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; and sick leave (where required by law).

NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component.

Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Internships projected to be less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits.

Based on eligibility rules

Drug Free Workplace

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Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.

If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana.

If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Submission Guidelines

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