Internship on Power Systems of the Future 80 - 100% (f/m/d) NUOVO
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 10 - 12 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 an 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
- Good communicator in English, both in writing and speaking
- Background in the following power system topics: steady-state and dynamic stability analysis and model-ling, 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.
About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time - balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.