What You Can Expect 

As our Engineer I Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting the development, testing, and validation of Power Plant Controller (PPC) systems. In this role, you will assist with developing PSCAD models for the BroadView PPC Controller, creating models suitable for hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) simulations, and developing test cases to evaluate controller performance. You will also conduct simulation testing and help validate control functions to ensure system reliability and alignment with project requirements.

This Engineer I/ internship offers valuable exposure to advanced power system modeling, control logic validation, and real‑world applications supporting renewable energy integration.

This internship is based in San Francisco, CA and runs for three months, from June 1, 2026, through August 21, 2026. You will report to the Controls Engineering Director.

• Assist in developing the PSCAD Model for the BroadView PPC Controller
• Develop models that can be used in HIL simulators
• Develop test cases for testing the PPC controller
• Conduct simulation testing and validate control functions

Join us and make a meaningful impact in our environment.

What You’ll Bring

• You are currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field with relevant courses in Power System Engineering
• You are knowledgeable of how to use PSCAD for power system models
• You have Experience with programming languages such as CodeSys, MATLAB, Simulink, or Python
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• You have excellent communication skills
• You have the ability to take initiative and ownership of tasks

Additional Details

• The intern should be available to work 20–40 hours per week, with three in-office days per week
• Interns must be enrolled students in good standing at the commencement of the intern semester
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Hourly Range:  $34.25 – 57.09 USD hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.  We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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