Electricity flows with us. On behalf of Switzerland and in cooperation with international partners, we do our utmost every day to develop the best solutions for the Swiss electricity grid.

For our Network Modeling and Analysis team – we are looking for an

Intern Network Modeling and Analysis (80-100%, 9-12 months) - 1357 

Participate in the power supply in Switzerland

In this exciting position, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Modelling of the electrical grid of Switzerland
• Carrying out power system simulations and grid calculations (state estimation, load flow, short-circuit, contingency analysis, etc.)
• Creating Post Processing Tools for Wide Area Monitoring (WAM) systems
• Analyzing the conformity of the Swiss Individual Network Models (IGM) with international standards (CGMES, CIM, etc.)
• Assessing the performance of network analysis functions running in Swissgrid’s Energy Management System (EMS)
•  Working in collaboration with other departments in Swissgrid

This is how you make a difference

For this internship, we are looking for a team player with a reliable, structured and quality-conscious way of working. You must also have the following:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, ideally with a focus on power systems, or an equivalent qualification. 
• Good knowledge of network analysis functions such as load flow, state estimation, and contingency analysis.
• Experience in the use of offline electrical simulation tools (e.g., PSS/E, ODMS, Simulink, etc.) and in script programming (e.g., Python and C++) 
• Fluent in English (French and German are an advantage)

What we offer

The chance to carry out varied and exciting tasks in a company that is unique in Switzerland, and a state-of-the-art working environment in the immediate vicinity of Aarau railway station. In addition, you can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Flexible working hours (42 hours per week), incl. options for working from home
• 25–30 days of annual leave, as well as company holiday between Christmas and New Year
• Progressive social benefits and an attractive pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development
• Financial support and/or time off for internal or external training courses

About us

• We are a motivated and international team of 8 people
• We work in close contact with the control room
• We provide situational awareness tools for our colleagues in the control room