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Power Grid Dynamics Summer Internship

Battelle Energy Alliance
United States, Idaho, Idaho Falls
1955 Fremont Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 20, 2025
Description

Is an internship passionate about changing the world's energy future intriguing? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!

In this paid internship you will be conducting large-scale earthquake simulations, extracting earthquake data at component locations, and utilizing PowerWorld Simulator to perform contingency analyses. You will assist the project team in understanding the effects of earthquake vibrations on the power grid and assessing the socio-economic impacts at the community level. Key Responsibilities: * Run large-scale earthquake simulations. * Extract and analyze earthquake data at specific component locations. * Use PowerWorld Simulator to compute contingency analyses. * Collaborate with the project team to interpret simulation results and their implications. * Contribute to reports and presentations on research findings. Reporting to the Risk Phenomena Modeling group. This team works a 9x80 schedule, and works onsite at our Idaho Falls campus. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student availability. You may be eligible for course credit for this internship if approved by your university.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:




  • Doctorate Degree Program enrolled full time at an accredited college/university studying Nuclear Engineering, Computer Science, or related


  • Understanding of power grid components and contingency analyses.
  • Prior experience with MASTODON or similar simulation software.
  • Knowledge of earthquake engineering concepts

  • A minimum overall 3.0 GPA



  • Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)




Application Requirements:




  • Current Resume or CV



  • Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)



  • Current class schedule and number of credits




Compensation and Benefits:



  • Masters Internships and PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($32.87/hour - $35.26/hour)

  • PhD Internships Post-Candidacy ($35.95/hour - $38.41/hour)



  • Eligible interns are provided paid holiday time off, and many of our internships offer travel reimbursements.



  • Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.




INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,200 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL hosts nearly 700 undergraduate and graduate students each year to support INL's mission. Opportunities for interns at INL range from nuclear engineering to cybersecurity and include non-scientific positions in several operations and business subject areas.

Selective Service Requirements To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

INL does not accept resumes from third-party vendors unsolicited.

Questions? UniversityRecruiting@inl.gov

Primary Location : US-ID-Idaho Falls
Job : Internship
Organization : Nuclear Science & Technology (Cxxx)
Schedule : Part-time
Employee Status : Temporary
Job Posting : Feb 20, 2025, 10:46:40 PM
Unposting Date : Mar 7, 2025, 6:59:00 AM
Federal Overtime Status : Non-exempt
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