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Intern- Energy and Water, Electricity Capacity Expansion Modeling
2211BR
Golden, CO
Student RPP
20
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado, is the nation’s primary laboratory for research, development and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. NREL’s Strategic Energy Analysis Center has an immediate opening for a graduate student intern to assist NREL scientists in developing the capability in electricity capacity expansion modeling of incorporating water resources as a constraint.
This position is for the Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 semesters with the possibility of continuing. It is located in our Golden, Colorado office. The position would be part-time (20 - 30 hours per week) during the school year and, if continuing, part or full time during summer.
The intern will join a team of researchers who analyze future electricity scenarios utilizing capacity expansion models. Specifically, these models will be altered to incorporate water resources as a constraint to future electricity power plant build-outs. The specific project involves compiling water resource data, implementing modifications to the models to incorporate different cooling system technologies and water resources, and analyzing results. Authorship of reports or subsequent papers is possible depending on depth of contribution. This project will last through the Spring 2012 semester, or longer is possible depending on interest and performance.
Must be enrolled as a full-time student.
Graduate students enrolled in a minimum of nine credit hours.
Undergraduate students enrolled in a minimum of twelve credit hours.
Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Power Point (or equivalent) software. Excellent organizational and communication skills and data documentation practices.
Master’s or doctoral degree student, preferably in engineering or another technical discipline or with strong technical background/knowledge/skills/experience. Experience with electricity capacity expansion modeling Experience with water resource analysis Excellent skills in visual presentation of quantitative information.
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