Internship in Power Systems Operation & Planning

Power System Operations and Planning (Internship or Working student contract)

Who we are

Elia Grid International (EGI) is a global engineering consultancy company, part of Elia Group (Belgium) and 50Hertz (Germany), specialising in complex power system challenges. Our goal is to provide high quality solutions for the challenges of the energy transition. Our multidisciplinary team of experts offer strategic, technical, and regulatory advice in all fields related to power transmission, as well as a range of specialist solutions to a diverse and international client base in the power sector.

Elia Grid International has offices in Belgium, Germany, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kingdom Saudi Arabia (KSA) Malaysia and Canada.

Your function

EGI wishes to reinforce its team to support international clients navigate the complex environment they operate in. To achieve this, we are looking for a motivated intern/working student to support the team by developing creative solutions and applying new methods for the energy services of tomorrow.

Typical activities involve (but are not limited to):

• Performing power grid calculations (with DIgSILENT PowerFactory, FGH Integral, PSS/E, PSCAD);


• Performing grid & energy market modelling;


• Performing data analysis (with Excel VBA, R, MATLAB, Python or similar languages);


• Supporting in preparation of consultancy presentations;


• Supporting in business development activities such as tender preparation.
  

Your profile

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree or the end of a bachelor’s degree in industrial/electrical engineering or similar disciplines; 


• Motivated quick-learning team player with high analytical and transversal abilities;


• Familiar with steady state grid calculations and power systems stability concepts;


• Understanding of/interest in the energy transition and power sector related topics, such as power grid, energy markets, and renewable energy;


• Experience (ideally) working with one of the grid calculations & modelling tools (DIgSILENT PowerFactory, FGH Integral, PSS/E);


• Experience with one of the data analysis tool (Excel VBA, R, MATLAB, Python or similar languages); 


• Interest in solving problems and taking on new challenges;
  


• Fluent in English and German;
  

What we offer

• Fair compensation with flexible working hours - 6 months duration min.
  
  
  
  • 37h/week for interns
  
  
  • up to 20h/week for working students
  
  
  
  


• A mentor who will guide you and give you a regular feedback;


• The opportunity to quickly take responsibility and leverage your knowledge and skills; 


• Possibility to develop your master thesis in the company;


• Having the resources to work on the solutions to succeed the energy transition worldwide;
  

At EGI, we value diversity and inclusion. We are firmly committed to promoting gender equality in all aspects of our organization, from recruitment to professional development. We believe that diverse teams are more creative, innovative, and high-performing. Join us to contribute to an environment where everyone has equal opportunities for growth and fulfilment.

Choose EGI and help us guide the worldwide power sector into a future of clean and sustainable energy, smarter and more flexible grids, decentralised production and HVDC systems that span across seas and land to interconnect countries, regions, and different energy markets for the benefit of generations to come.

Location

Berlin 

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