Research & Engineering Intern
About The Position
The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) applies cutting-edge technology to operating a reliable electricity system, managing competitive markets for wholesale electricity, and planning for the Empire State's energy future. The NYISO takes pride in recruiting, developing and retaining highly talented individuals. Our summer internship programs give young professionals the opportunity to gain a fundamental understanding of New York electricity markets, bulk electricity systems and how we plan for New York State’s energy future. Position Summary: The Research & Engineering (R&E) team is enhancing Resource Adequacy models to reflect the evolving energy landscape. This project aims to evaluate and integrate alternative modeling techniques for intermittent resources and energy-limited resources (ELRs) into the GE-MARS Resource Adequacy framework.
Requirements
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Applied Statistics, Operations Research, Energy Economics, or Electrical Engineering preferred.
- Strong foundation in probabilistic modeling and statistical analysis.
- Familiarity with Resource Adequacy concepts and reliability metrics (e.g., LOLE, EUE) is desired.
- Proficiency in data analysis and simulation tools (Python, R, MATLAB).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with FORTRAN programming language is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the R&E team to understand current modeling approaches for intermittent and energy-limited resources in the GE-MARS framework.
- Research, evaluate, and implement alternative modeling techniques for these resource types.
- Analyze results and provide recommendations for improving reliability assessments.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
