Performance Engineering Intern

Summary

Join our team as a Performance Engineering Intern in Houston, TX (remote option available) and contribute to optimizing battery energy storage systems. This paid internship involves analyzing project operations, collaborating with various teams, and developing professional skills in areas such as programming (SQL, Python), database management (SSMS), and data visualization (Power BI). You will apply your technical knowledge to a real-world project focused on grid intermittency and present your findings. The ideal candidate is pursuing an engineering or STEM degree and possesses strong analytical and organizational skills. This is a temporary, non-exempt position reporting to the Senior Performance Engineer.

Requirements

• Pursuing degree in Engineering or other STEM major with an analytical focus
• Should be eager to learn and motivated by creating a more resilient and cleaner grid
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
• Proficiency in software programs including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and database use
• Ability to work in a small team
• Prolonged periods of working at a computer

Responsibilities

• Learn battery storage operation basics
• Work with experienced engineers and data analysts
• Develop professional skills
• Develop and apply programming (SQL, Python) and database (SSMS) skills
• Apply technical knowledge to an operations-focused Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) optimization project
• Build a visualization tool, such as a Power BI report, to show project results at the end of the internship
• Summarize results in a presentation
• All other duties as required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, Matplotlib, Shiny etc)