• 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