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Power Systems Undergraduate Intern - Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Summer Institute - Summer 2025

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

5d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Livermore

AI generated summary

  • You must be a continuing undergrad in engineering or related fields with a GPA of 3.0+, teamwork skills, and exposure to power systems and relevant tools like Matlab or Python.
  • You will support research in power systems, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure, analyze data, participate in discussions, attend seminars, and present findings.

Requirements

  • Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or other related fields. If you are graduating with your bachelor's degree in Spring 2025 and/or starting a graduate degree program in Fall 2025, you will need to apply for Power Systems Graduate Intern - Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Summer Institute position.
  • Ability to apply basic principles of engineering to solve problems related to energy infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills.
  • Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated exposure through coursework or relevant experience to one or more of the following topics: power systems; industrial control systems; transmission or distribution system modeling or simulation; oil and natural gas systems modeling or simulation; inverter-based resources; alternative energy systems; grid planning or operations algorithms, optimization, or analytics.
  • Demonstrated exposure through coursework or relevant experience to one or more of the following or similar tools: Matlab/Simulink, PowerWorld, PSLF, GridlabD, OpenDSS, Python, C++.
  • GPA of 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of power systems, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and other related fields working with scientists, engineers, and technical staff members.
  • Participate in research under close supervision in one or more of the following areas, as assigned:
  • power systems
  • industrial control systems
  • transmission or distribution system modeling or simulation
  • oil and natural gas systems modeling or simulation
  • distributed energy resources, inverter-based resources, or microgrids
  • alternative energy systems
  • grid planning or operations algorithms, optimization, or analytics
  • Gather and analyze data and information in support of scientific research.
  • Participate in research planning and evaluation discussions.
  • Attend relevant seminars and training classes (at least one per week).
  • Present work in at least one seminar or poster.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship program?

The internship program will run during the summer with a range of start dates between May 19, 2025, and June 23, 2025, and flexible end dates through September 26, 2025.

Is this position open to students from any major?

No, this position is specifically for undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or other related fields.

What is the pay range for this internship?

The pay range for this internship is $22.80 to $31.00 hourly, based on the most recent completed academic year.

Will I be required to present my work as part of the internship?

Yes, interns are expected to present their work in at least one seminar or poster during the program.

Are there any prerequisites for the position?

Yes, candidates must be continuing college or university students in good standing and have exposure through coursework or relevant experience to specific topics and tools related to power systems and cybersecurity.

Is a security clearance required for this position?

No security clearance is required, but the position involves U.S. Export Control, and the work must be performed by a U.S. person.

What are the preferred qualifications for applicants?

Desired qualifications include a GPA of 3.0 or above and demonstrated exposure to relevant topics and tools such as power systems, industrial control systems, and programming languages like Python and C++.

Will I receive any benefits during the internship?

Yes, benefits include holiday pay, sick leave accrual, individual 401(k) contributions, and participation in professional and technical development activities.

Can I apply if I am graduating before the internship start date?

If you are graduating with your bachelor's degree in Spring 2025 and/or starting a graduate degree program in Fall 2025, you will need to apply for the Power Systems Graduate Intern position instead.

Are there any drug testing requirements for this position?

Yes, external applicants selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test, which includes testing for the use of marijuana as required by federal law.

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Mission & Purpose

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration within the Department of Energy. LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory's science and engineering are being applied to achieve breakthroughs for counterterrorism and nonproliferation, defense and intelligence, energy and environmental security. The world-class programs and capabilities at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory span one square mile, what many consider to be "the smartest square mile on Earth."​