Graduate (Summer) Intern - Distributed Energy Systems

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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About The Position

The Grid Automation and Control group works on developing optimization and control models of power systems, distributed energy resources (DERs), and validating controls using hardware-in-the-loop testing facility. We are looking to hire an intern to work on a project that focusing on developing optimal sensor placement models to improve the visibility of distribution systems with high penetration of grid-edge DERs. The intern is expected to work closely with project team members on the following tasks: Analyze utility feeder data Analyze grid topologies and data corrections Quantify grid visibility criteria and conditions Determine best locations for sensor placement and communication design Develop and train machine learning model to estimate and forecast grid edge conditions Support grid applications such as DER aggregation and voltage control .

Requirements

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree program, or graduated in the past 12 months from an accredited institution. Candidates who have earned a degree may work for a period not to exceed 12 months.
• Must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with machine learning and deep learning, power system data analytics

Nice To Haves

• Distribution system modeling
• Distribution system monitoring and forecasting
• Detection and estimation methodologies
• Experience with real-world smart meter data processing and analytics
• Experience with CYME, OpenDSS, or similar distribution simulation packages
• Experience with machine learning

Responsibilities

• Analyze utility feeder data
• Analyze grid topologies and data corrections
• Quantify grid visibility criteria and conditions
• Determine best locations for sensor placement and communication design
• Develop and train machine learning model to estimate and forecast grid edge conditions
• Support grid applications such as DER aggregation and voltage control

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees