Power System Engineering Intern - Digital Grid Management - Summer 2027
About The Position
AspenTech is a global software leader helping industries meet the increasing demand for resources from a rapidly growing population in a profitable and sustainable manner. Our Digital Grid Management software suite helps electric and other utilities companies achieve superior real-time control, optimization and management for exceptional performance of complex energy networks. We are seeking sharp individuals looking for rewarding internship experience in EMS Power Systems Engineering (PSE) to work at our office in Medina, Minnesota. This is a paid position with flexible hours and the option for full-time employment upon successful completion of the internship. You will spend the summer working on projects related to Energy Management Systems (EMS) that help transmission utilities worldwide monitor and operate the electric grid safely and reliably. At the end of the term, you will present your final project to senior leadership to demonstrate what you learned and how you helped the team meet a related goal of the department. Your work matters – every project completed by interns has been thoughtfully crafted by the team to give students an opportunity to apply their learnings in a real-world work environment. This internship provides exposure to EMS Applications such as Power Flow, Contingency Analysis, State Estimator, and other power systems analysis tools used by electric utilities around the world.
Requirements
- Working towards a BS in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems, or related field
- Coursework or interest in power systems, electric circuits, or energy systems
- Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a challenging environment and drive innovative solutions with dedication and persistence
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Linux / Windows operating systems, Python, or other programming languages is a plus
- Knowledge of power flow concepts, electrical transmission systems, or SCADA systems is a plus but not required
Responsibilities
- Assisting with the configuration and testing of EMS or ADMS applications for customer deployments
- Supporting power system modeling and data validation activities
- Developing scripts or tools to automate testing and data analysis workflows
- Creating documentation and training materials for power systems applications
- Participating in customer meetings and gaining exposure to project delivery processes
Benefits
- Paid position
- Flexible hours
- Option for full-time employment upon successful completion of the internship
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Career Level
Intern
