Schweizergrid sucht ab 1. März 2025 einen Praktikanten zur Optimierung des Übertragungsnetzes.

Aufgaben

• Eigenständige Planung und Koordination von Aufgaben in der Entscheidungsunterstützung.
• Vertrautmachen mit mathematischen Optimierungsanwendungen im Netz.
• Entwicklung pragmatischer Lösungen für die Entscheidungsunterstützung.

Fähigkeiten

• Studierende/r im Ingenieurwesen mit Erfahrung in Netzmodellierung.
• Erste Erfahrungen in mathematischer Optimierung und

  Datenanalyse.

• Gute Programmierkenntnisse in MATLAB oder Python.

Electricity flows with us. On behalf of Switzerland and in cooperation with international partners, we do our utmost every day to develop the best solutions for the Swiss electricity grid.

For our team in Aarau, we are looking from 1st March 2025 for a minimum of 6 months for an

Internship in transmission grid optimisation (80-100%) - 1201

Ensure that electricity flows in Switzerland

In this exciting position, you will independently drive the development of functionalities in the area of decision support for real-time operation and forward planning of the transmission grid. You will have the following tasks:

• Independent planning and coordination of tasks in the context of extending the functionality of decision support (Optimal Power Flow, Dynamic Line Rating, Forecasting etc.).
• Familiarisation with the use cases of mathematical optimisation in the transmission grid
• Familiarisation with Swissgrid's grid operation concepts (voltage stability, grid security, etc.)
• Developing pragmatic solutions for decision support in the transmission grid
• Contributing to projects from the first day, in close collaboration with various specialists

This is how you make the difference

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an independent, analytical way of working for this versatile position. You also have the following:

• Student in engineering (e.g. Electrical engineering, energy science, control engineering, operations research or comparable), ideally with a Bachelor's degree, with an overall understanding of the electricity industry and open to interdisciplinary activities
• Initial experience in the areas of transmission network modelling and/or mathematical optimisation
• Proficient in working with data and programming skills (MATLAB, Python or comparable)
• Very good knowledge of German or English

This is what you can expect

• Comprehensive insight into the electricity industry and its challenges, as well as in-depth insights into the development of the grid of the future
• Versatile and exciting tasks in a company that is unique in Switzerland
• Flexible working hours in a motivated team
• 25-30 working days holiday and company holidays between Christmas and New Year
• State-of-the-art working environment in the immediate vicinity of Aarau railway station
• Upon completion of the temporary position, opportunities to continue working for the company can be discussed if desired.

About us

The business unit Market is Swissgrid's operational hub. The experienced specialists are responsible for transmission system operation and the markets for ancillary services. They also operate the congestion management at the Swiss borders and play an active role in shaping the development of the electricity market in Switzerland and Europe. At the heart of the Swiss electricity supply, in the Swissgrid control centre, various teams monitor and control the electricity flows in the grid around the clock.

Our Operational Decision Support team is responsible for the development and operation of applications for operational decision support, in close cooperation with the internal IT.