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.
Intern Operational Grid Studies (80-100%, 9-12 months) - 1586
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.
- Support EMS applications and contribute to their maintenance and improvement.
- Carrying out core power system studies including load flow, short circuit, state estimation, and contingency analysis.
- Assist with dynamic modelling and stability studies and contribute to tools supporting dynamic stability situational awareness.
- Collaborate with Swissgrid teams to support operational and engineering activities.
This is how you make a difference
For this internship, we are looking for a motivated team player with a genuine passion for power systems and a strong eagerness to learn. You should also bring 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)
- Fluency in either German or English (French is an advantage)
What we offer
We offer varied and exciting tasks in a company that is unique in Switzerland. In addition, we impress with the following benefits:
- A state-of-the-art working environment near Aarau train station
- Participation in internal events to expand your network
- Independent and flexible working hours (42 hours/week for a 100% workload)
- 25–30 days of holiday (based on 100% workload), plus company holidays between Christmas and New Year
About us
We are a highly motivated and very collegial team of seven professionals who work closely with our Control Center and internal IT teams. Ensuring the security of the power grid and enabling the safe execution of work across the network is our passion.