Post Undergraduate (Fixed term) Intern – Electrical Engineering

About the role

Located in Boulder, Colorado, the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) operates the 305‑acre Flatirons Campus, a premier wind energy, water power, and grid integration research facility adjacent to the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge. NLR’s mission is to accelerate energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration, delivering advanced, secure, reliable, and cost‑effective energy solutions. The laboratory fosters a collaborative culture, provides state‑of‑the‑art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong partnerships with industry, academia, and other national labs. Interns receive robust professional development opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing simulations for power electronic converter topologies.
• Perform design calculations for component sizing of passive circuit elements, operating specifications and evaluating off‑the‑shelf converter solutions.
• Implement control methods for power capture and power conditioning, e.g., maximum power point tracking.
• Work on‑ and familiarize themselves with a wide range of marine energy applications while developing core skillset and gaining practical experience.
• Potential to publish contributions and work done during the internship.

Requirements

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Undergraduate: Must be enrolled as a full‑time student in a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited institution.
• Post‑Undergraduate: Earned a bachelor’s degree within the past 12 months; eligible for an internship up to one year.
• Graduate: Must be enrolled as a full‑time student in a master’s degree program from an accredited institution.
• Post Graduate: Earned a master’s degree within the past 12 months; eligible for an internship up to one year.
• Graduate + PhD: Completed master’s degree and enrolled as PhD student from an accredited institution.
• Currently pursuing a master’s degree or PhD in power electronics or power systems.
• Some experience with MATLAB and MATLAB Simulink or relevant real‑time