Future of Research for Secure Energy and Earth Systems (FORCEES) Intern – Energy Storage & Grid Systems

Job Description

Intern, R&D Undergraduate Year Round – Future of Research for Secure Energy and Earth Systems (FORSE | CHEManager International

The Tone:
This is an undergraduate intern position at Sandia National Laboratories, located in Albuquerque, NM. Sandia is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab, focused on national security and technology innovation through cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. This role offers students the opportunity to work alongside world experts on critical challenges in secure energy and earth systems, directly contributing to the national interest.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Year-round (up to 25 hours per week during academic year, up to 40 hours per week during summer)
• Location: In-person, Albuquerque, NM

• Team: Energy Storage Technology and Systems Department
• Mission: Deliver high-impact research results in earth sciences, infrastructure modernization, and energy security, suitable for publication, while contributing to Sandia’s national security mission.
• Tech Stack: electrical engineering, computer programming, machine learning, data collection, data reduction, multi-physics simulation environments, Python, R, MATLAB, C/C++

What You’ll Actually Do
• Apply: Utilize skills in electrical engineering, computer programming, machine learning, hands-on data collection and reduction, and integrated multi-physics simulation environments.
• Collaborate: Work collaboratively with a mentor and affiliated team members to deliver high-impact results suitable for publication in leading technical journals and conferences.
• Support: Contribute to Research and Development efforts for grid integration of energy storage, battery management system design, cybersecurity analysis, and grid stability analysis.
• Develop: Grow communication and teamwork abilities through cross-disciplinary team work supporting Sandia’s overarching mission.
• Learn: Gain unique insight into a broad range of engineering and scientific disciplines through technical seminars and facility tours.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently attending and enrolled full time in an accredited undergraduate program, pursuing a science, engineering, or math major.
• Experience: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0. Ability to work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.
• Skills: Proficiency in electrical engineering, computer programming, machine learning, hands-on data collection and reduction, and integrated multi-physics simulation environments.
• Bonus: Pursuing a B.S. in electrical engineering or a related field; exceptional written, oral, and visual communication skills; electric power system course work or experience; optimization course work or experience; proficiency with modern computer programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, C/C++); experience with machine learning and data analysis; experience using grid simulation tools.