Graduate (Summer) Intern – Modeling, Real-Time Simulation, and Analysis of Distribution Systems

NREL • United States, United States • Posted June 19, 2026

About the Role

Description

This Grid Automation and Controls group at The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) focuses on conducting research projects to improve power systems operations. We develop cutting edge solutions and work closely with industry and utility partners to enhance grid reliability, resilience, and security.

Our team is looking for a graduate level intern who has solid background on power system modeling, simulation and analysis of distribution systems. An ideal candidate is expected to have a good knowledge of steady-state as well as dynamic modeling of power distribution systems. This will be a 3-month opportunity. To learn more about the work this team does, please click here

The preferred candidate would be working on

  • Developing steady-state and dynamic models of distribution feeders in CYME, Milsoft Windmil, OpenDSS, RSCAD
  • Developing protection schemes for active distribution networks
  • Conducting Hardware in the Lo...