Intern (80-100%, 9-12 months)
Swissgrid is a technology- and innovation-driven company that focuses on the future of electricity in Switzerland. We have our employees who develop the best possible solutions for the Swiss transmission grid with the highest level of motivation, commitment and quality. They are responsible for the safe operation and the constant further development of the top grid level. Ensuring the safety of people, installations and the environment is the top priority. Our shared awareness that we are working for a critical infrastructure and thus making an important contribution to the high quality of life in Switzerland is what motivates us in our daily work. After all, electricity is crucial for everyday life.
In this exciting position, you will be carrying out power system simulations and grid calculations (state estimation, load flow, short-circuit, contingency analysis, etc.). You will also be responsible for the following tasks:
- Modelling of the electrical grid of Switzerland
- Analyzing the conformity of the Swiss Individual Network Models (IGM) with international standards (CGMES, CIM, etc.)
- Following CGMES-related ENSTO-E processes (CGMS, OPDE, etc.)
- Working in collaboration with other departments in Swissgrid
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
- Very good knowledge of network analysis functions such as load flow, state estimation, 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)
- Very good knowledge of English enables you to communicate effectively (knowledge of German or French is an advantage)
We offer you varied and exciting tasks in a unique company that is responsible for the most critical infrastructure in Switzerland. Alongside your challenging tasks at Swissgrid, you will benefit from the following advantages:
- 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
- Competitive remuneration and payment for good performance
- We are a highly motivated and very collegial team consisting of 7 employees
- We work closely with the control center and internal IT
- We are passionate about network security and carrying out work on the network
We offer you varied and exciting tasks in a unique company that is responsible for the most critical infrastructure in Switzerland. Alongside your challenging tasks at Swissgrid, you will benefit from the following advantages:
- Flexible working hours (42 hours a week)
- 25-30 days of holiday, as well as company holiday between Christmas and New Year
- Progressive social benefits and an attractive pension scheme
- Financial support and/or time off for internal or external training courses
Address
Swissgrid AG
Bleichemattstrasse 31
5000 Aarau
Website
https://www.swissgrid.ch/de/home.html
