Graduate Summer Internships in Power Electronics and Grid Stability at National Laboratory of the Rockies National Laboratory of the Rockies in United States

The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is offering two exciting Graduate Summer Internship positions focused on advancing power engineering for more reliable power systems with increasing inverter-based resources. These internships provide a unique opportunity to work alongside world-class researchers and utilize state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.

Position 1: Graduate (Summer) Intern – Modeling, Small/Large-Signal Stability Analysis, and Control of Grid-Connected Power Electronics Converters for Inverter-based Resources-Driven Power Systems. This role involves advanced modeling, stability analysis, and control of power electronics in modern grids.

Position 2: EMT modeling, Real-Time simulation, and Control Development of Solid-State Transformers and medium-voltage and high-voltage power electronics for Modern Power Systems. This position focuses on simulation and control development for solid-state transformers and power electronics at various voltage levels.

Applicants should be current graduate students (Master’s or PhD) in electrical engineering or related fields, with strong backgrounds in power electronics, grid stability, modeling, simulation, and control systems. Experience with inverter-based resources, EMT modeling, or real-time simulation is a plus. Motivation and the ability to work in a research environment are essential.

These are paid summer internship positions. Specific details on stipend or tuition coverage are not provided. The application deadline is Summer 2026-10-01. Interested candidates should apply through the provided online links for each position and ensure their qualifications align with the requirements.