About the role#
The Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Summer Institute (CSI) offers undergraduate students the opportunity to contribute to research projects focused on power systems resilience and security. You will work alongside scientists, engineers, and technical staff to support national security missions. This program includes professional development activities, networking opportunities with laboratory staff, and exposure to energy infrastructure modernization projects.
What you'll do#
- Provide research and technical support for projects involving power systems, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure.
- Participate in supervised research in areas such as industrial control systems, grid planning algorithms, distributed energy resources, or transmission and distribution modeling.
- Gather and analyze data to support scientific research goals.
- Participate in research planning and evaluation discussions.
- Attend weekly seminars and training classes.
- Present your work through a seminar or poster session.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited institution.
- Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
- A GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Ability to apply engineering principles to energy infrastructure problems.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
- Coursework or experience in power systems, industrial control systems, grid planning, or simulation modeling.
- Experience with tools such as Python, C++, Matlab/Simulink, PowerWorld, PSLF, GridLAB-D, or OpenDSS.
Location & details#
- Location: Livermore, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship. Please note that this position involves U.S. Export Control, and work must be performed by a U.S. person.
About Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is a government research facility based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1952, it operates as part of the National Nuclear Security Administration under the Department of Energy. The laboratory employs nearly 10,000 people and focuses on research in physics, engineering, chemistry, and mathematics. Its work supports national security through programs in defense, energy, and environmental science.
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