Power System Engineer Intern
Thiruvananthapuram - India
Job Summary
Power System Engineer Intern
Full-Time
Experience - 0 - 1 Years
Location: Thiruvananthapuram
We are seeking a Power System Engineer Intern with a strong interest in Distributed Energy Resources (DER) integration and power system analysis. This role focuses on modeling simulation and analysis of DERrich power systems using modern opensource power system tools. The intern will work on realworld grid planning and operational problems related to solar storage EVs flexible loads and active distribution networks.
This position is well suited for candidates who enjoy analytical work working with data and models and exploring nextgeneration grid operation and planning approaches.
Key responsibilities
Assist with power flow and network analysis for transmission and distribution systems with high DER penetration
Develop and validate power system models using opensource tools such as PyPSA and pandapower
Support analysis of DER integration scenarios including solar PV battery storage EV charging and flexible loads
Perform steadystate studies such as load flow voltage analysis congestion analysis and loss analysis
Support timeseries simulations for DER behavior and network impacts
Assist in scenario analysis for grid planning hosting capacity and operational studies
Work with grid datasets including network topology asset parameters and DER profiles
Document modeling assumptions methodologies and analysis results
Collaborate with power system engineers data engineers and software developers on integrated analysis workflows
Requirements
Required qualifications
Currently pursuing or recently completed a masters in Power Systems Energy Systems or a related field
Strong fundamentals in power system analysis especially load flow concepts
Understanding of DER concepts such as inverterbased generation net load flexibility and aggregation
Experience or coursework involving power system modeling or simulation
Working knowledge of Python for analysis and modeling
Ability to understand and work with singleline diagrams and network models
Strong problemsolving and analytical skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Preferred skills (nice to have)
Handson experience with PyPSA pandapower or similar opensource power system frameworks
Familiarity with timeseries simulations and scenariobased analysis
Exposure to optimization concepts used in power systems (OPF capacity expansion unit commitment conceptual level is sufficient)
Experience working with DER datasets such as solar generation profiles load profiles or EV charging data
Basic familiarity with distribution system analysis and unbalanced systems
Exposure to grid modernization topics such as DERMS flexibility markets or active network management
Academic projects internships or research related to DER or renewable integration
Required Skills:
Currently pursuing or recently completed a masters in Power Systems Energy Systems or a related field Strong fundamentals in power system analysis especially load flow concepts Understanding of DER concepts such as inverter-based generation net load flexibility and aggregation Experience or coursework involving power system modeling or simulation Working knowledge of Python for analysis and modeling Ability to understand and work with single-line diagrams and network models Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Good written and verbal communication skills Preferred skills (nice to have) Hands-on experience with PyPSA pandapower or similar open-source power system frameworks Familiarity with time-series simulations and scenario-based analysis Exposure to optimization concepts used in power systems (OPF capacity expansion unit commitment conceptual level is sufficient) Experience working with DER datasets such as solar generation profiles load profiles or EV charging data Basic familiarity with distribution system analysis and unbalanced systems Exposure to grid modernization topics such as DERMS flexibility markets or active network management Academic projects internships or research related to DER or renewable integration