Undergraduate/Graduate (3-12 Month, Remote) Intern - Power System/Power Electronics Modeling
Ora
Summary
The Power Systems Engineering Center (PSEC) at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is inviting applications for one or two internship positions to work on in the area of power systems and power electronics interfaces. This position will perform dynamic modeling and validation of power systems with high percentage of inverter-based resources and evaluate their impact on power grids. This work will be conducted at NREL’s Flatiron Campus. The researcher should have knowledge of power system stability analysis and control theory.
Job description
Job Responsibilities Will Include
- Provide technical analysis related to power electronics and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, and large industrial drives.
- Work under supervision to build power system EMT simulation and perform power system validation.
- Integrating, testing, and using user-written “black box” models in PSCAD for wind turbine generators, solar inverters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or other advanced power electronic based systems.
- Evaluate studies that examine the impact of high percentage of inverter-based resource on power systems.
- Writing and publishing results of analysis in peer-reviewed journals and technical reports
- Follow all Environmental, Safety, and Health policies to ensure and maintain a safe working environment.
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.
Additional Required Qualifications
- Experience with power system EMT software tools such as PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, DIgSILENT, RSCAD, or other EMT simulation tools.
- Solid knowledge on power system EMT modeling, power system stability and control.
- Solid knowledge on the modeling and control of inverter-based resources.
- Ability to present technical results to multi-stakeholder audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework or project experience in power system or power electronics modeling.
- Coursework or project experience using Python, R, or similar programming programing languages.
- Experience with RTDS modeling and HIL testing.
- Basic familiarity with EMTP-RV and/or EMTP-ATP.
Requirements
- Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited institution.
- Earned a bachelor’s degree within the past 12 months.
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a master’s degree program from an accredited institution.
- Earned a master’s degree within the past 12 months.
- Completed master’s degree and enrolled as PhD student from an accredited institution.
- Experience with power system EMT software tools such as PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, DIgSILENT, RSCAD, or other EMT simulation tools.
- Solid knowledge on power system EMT modeling, power system stability and control.
- Solid knowledge on the modeling and control of inverter-based resources.
- Ability to present technical results to multi-stakeholder audiences.
- Coursework or project experience in power system or power electronics modeling.
- Coursework or project experience using Python, R, or similar programming programing languages.
- Experience with RTDS modeling and HIL testing.
- Basic familiarity with EMTP-RV and/or EMTP-ATP.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 403(b) Matching
- Sick Leave
- Relocation Reimbursement
Company overview
Ora is the world's leading full-service ophthalmic drug and device development firm, operating as a specialized contract research organization (CRO) focused exclusively on ophthalmology. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, the company has over 45 years of experience in advancing eye care innovations globally. Ora provides comprehensive research and development services spanning preclinical studies, clinical trials, regulatory strategy, and product development for both pharmaceutical and medical device companies. With operations across the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Asia, the company has helped clients achieve more than 85 product approvals to date. Ora's expertise covers a wide range of ophthalmic conditions including allergy, dry eye, retina diseases, glaucoma, and anti-infective therapies. The company employs over 500 ophthalmology specialists who utilize proprietary clinical models, integrated data solutions, and global regulatory strategies to accelerate product development from concept to market. Ora serves a diverse client base ranging from startups to global pharmaceutical and device companies, positioning itself as the trusted partner for ophthalmic innovation worldwide.