✨ About The Role
- The intern will support the development of new protection and control technologies for future grids that incorporate increasing inverter-based renewables and storage.
- Responsibilities include developing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing plans and models for protective relays, controllers, and sensors.
- The role involves investigating and deploying communication platforms and protocols for centralized and edge control applications.
- The intern will conduct power system analysis using software tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, CYME, DSA Tools, and ASPEN/CAPE.
- Developing statistical and analytical models to predict power system parameters is a key responsibility.
- The intern will analyze grid-enhancing technologies and their applications to improve grid reliability and sustainability.
- The position requires collaboration with various utility departments to ensure project success and may involve additional assignments as determined by the supervisor.
âš¡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate is a second-year Master or PhD student or higher, preferably with an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
- Strong academic performance and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.
- The candidate should possess excellent organization and presentation skills to effectively communicate technical information.
- Familiarity with power flow equations, symmetrical components, and power system stability is highly recommended.
- Proficiency in power system analysis and control simulation software will be beneficial for the tasks involved.
- The candidate must be skilled in at least one popular computer programming language to support various engineering tasks.