Energy Supply Student Internship: Laboratory Student Employee
Epri
Independent nonprofit R&D organization advancing generation, delivery & use of electricity.
Summer lab internship supporting research in materials, water chemistry, and digitalization.
13 days ago ago
$16 - $34
Entry-level
Internship
Charlotte, NC
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Research & Development
Generation Research
Transmission & Substations
Distribution Systems
DER (Distributed Energy Resources) Integration
Energy Storage
Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery
Nuclear Technology Research
Sector Specialisms
Energy Delivery
Customer Solutions
Transportation Electrification
Electric Vehicles
Load Forecasting
Generation
Distribution Systems
Asset Inspection and Maintenance
Role
Description
cyber hardening
machine learning
data analysis
sensor evaluation
software development
test planning
Develop training and cyber security hardening guidance for OT equipment.
Conduct post-data analysis methods using machine learning, graphing software like OriginLab, Python and/or other relevant approaches for assessing large datasets.
Final presentations by summer student internship employees to their peers, mentors and other EPRI technical staff
Gain fundamental knowledge about water chemistry, coal combustion products and aqueous corrosion by conducting research through the application of established and emerging technologies, such as electro-chemical coagulation, membrane filtration, encapsulation, XRF spectrometry, and electrochemical techniques applied to corrosion.
Analysis of large datasets including the development of algorithms or tools to assess and/or filter the data and visual representation of the data use graphing software packages or using other means (python, etc.).
Researching equipment failure modes and effects analysis.
Conduct research searches, literature surveys, and document laboratory results using PowerPoint, Word, or other tools.
Conduct a technical evaluation of sensor and payload technologies for UASs.
Develop software, codes, and scripts using industry standard coding languages.
Develop test plans and executing testing for single board computers and edge computing technologies.
Execute small and well-defined testing programs in the chemistry, high temperature or heat treatment laboratories.
Follow and execute sample preparation procedures like sample labeling, sectioning, mounting, polishing, etching, etc.
Develop test plans, conduct testing, and document results under the guidance of technical staff.
Work with cyber-physical equipment by using code to drive physical processes.
Develop interactive training using advanced technologies (AR/VR, virtual machines, lab equipment, etc.) for industry professionals.
Operate optical and/or scanning electron microscopes.
Run cyber-attack scenarios on physical equipment and software platforms.
Requirements
programming
data analysis
junior year
metals knowledge
lab experience
soldering
Skillset(s) in programming and analyzing data using software packages.
Be at least starting their junior year (3rd year) in Fall.
Working knowledge of metals including steels, nickel-base alloys, welds, etc. (Materials Labs)
Have completed multiple laboratory courses with the ability to organize generated data for discussion with senior engineering staff.
Students must be prepared to work onsite in the EPRI Charlotte laboratories alongside senior engineering staff.
Capable and comfortable of handling chemicals.
Willingness to work with peer student interns to provide insights, answer questions, and be a resource for others.
Ability to solder or willingness to learn to solder. (Digitalization and Cyber Lab)
Ability to take direction and work independently while still interfacing with their mentor regularly.
Benefits
Undergraduate: $16-29 per hour
Team building activities, for example a trip to the National Whitewater Center
EPRI lab tours
Ph.D: $27-34 per hour
Tours of local power generation facilities
Lunch and learns with past interns, current EPRI employees
Masters: $25-31 per hour
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1972 Founded
Inception Year
Established after the Northeastern blackout to drive innovation in electricity.
$1B+ Research
Annual Portfolio Scale
Maintains a billion-dollar-scale annual research portfolio funded by leading global utilities.
45+ Countries
Global Collaboration
Collaborates with utilities and stakeholders in over 45 countries, influencing regulatory and market frameworks.
Operates globally from labs in the US and research arms across EMEA and Asia.
Funds cutting-edge R&D across nuclear, generation, grid modernization, and low-carbon energy.