Graduate (Summer) Intern - Distributed Energy Systems
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
About this role
A Graduate (Summer) Intern in Distributed Energy Systems at the National Laboratory of the Rockies will support the Grid Automation and Control group on research projects to improve visibility of electric distribution systems with high distributed energy resource penetration. The role focuses on developing optimal sensor placement strategies and training models to estimate and forecast grid-edge conditions, while working within a multidisciplinary research environment. The position is mission-driven and based at the Golden, CO laboratory.
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About National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
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4.2 / 5
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Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
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VP of Sales
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$51k – $82k
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