Internship on Power Systems of the Future 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity

Join a dynamic research team shaping the future of energy systems. You will explore how renewable energy, smart grids, and sector coupling are transforming power systems worldwide. This 6 months internship offers a unique chance to contribute to next-generation solutions while developing your skills in a supportive and flexible environment. You’ll work closely with experts across business units and gain valuable insights into innovation and sustainability.

How you’ll make an impact

• Perform market analysis on renewables and smart grid topics

• Derive system and product requirements based on the market analysis

• Define high-level functional architectures for future solutions

• Simulate future energy scenarios and technologies

• Model emerging technologies across power system levels (e.g. DC grids, electro-mobility, energy storage, electrolyzes and fuel cells, demand response, etc.)

• Develop, maintain and document new techno-economic assessment tools for simulating behavior of energy systems on different time scale

• Build future energy scenarios on regional and global scales

Your background

• Currently pursuing a M.S. degree in electrical engineering or completed a similar M.S. degree less than 12 months ago

• Familiar with optimization solvers (e.g., Gurobi) integrated into simulation workflows developed in MATLAB and Python

• Experience with renewable energy and smart grid technologies, solutions, and concepts, combined with proficiency in power system analysis tools such as PowerFactory, PSCAD, or similar

• Excellent communicator in English, both in writing and speaking

• Background in the following power system topics: steady-state and dynamic stability analysis and modeling, fault analysis and power system protection, energy and ancillary service markets

• Self-starter with a strong willingness to learn, capable of working independently while also being a reliable and collaborative team player

More about us

We are a technology-driven company with a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable manufacturing. We offer flexible working conditions, dedicated mentorship, and a supportive, inclusive environment where you can grow personally and professionally – empowering you to thrive while balancing life and work.

We look forward to receiving your application, including a brief cover letter and a transcript of records, along with your CV. Non-EU/EFTA citizens, please note that an official university certificate showing that an internship is a mandatory part of your studies is required.