Job Title:Inverter Modeling and Hardware Testbed Experiments Spring Student Engineer

Location:Knoxville, TN

Job Summary and Description:

This is an internship position for a student to support an R&D project that is related to the development of a hardware testbed with programmable inverters.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The student will support the EPRI team by: a) developing grid forming (GFM) and grid following (GFL) inverter models in electromagnetic transients (EMT) simulation tools b) programming inverter microcontrollers c) conducting laboratory experiments on a hardware testbed Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required

2 years of PhD studies (preferred)

Ideal Candidate:

Electrical engineering Ph.D student with emphasis on power systems and power electronics

Strong experience with inverter controls

Strong experience with microcontroller programming (preferably Texas Instruments C2000)

Strong experience with electromagnetic transients simulation tools (preferably PSCAD and Simulink)

Strong programming skills (preferably Python and Matlab)

The hourly rate range for Student positions are:

Undergraduate: $16-29 per hourMasters: $25-31 per hourPh.D: $27-34 per hour

These ranges are an estimate, and the actual hourly rate may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The hourly rate may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

As an EPRI Student, you will not participate in EPRI’s Benefit Programs which includes health insurance, retirement benefits, vacation, sick leave (except as set required by law) and holiday pay. However, as a Student employee you are eligible for the benefits of Social Security, State Disability Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance.

For Student positions which require one to relocate to an EPRI office.  Relocation assistance is not provided and the student will be responsible for covering all relocation costs/expenses.

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