POSITION PURPOSE:
This is a paid temporary, non-exempt position reporting to the Senior Performance Engineer. With support and oversight the Performance Engineering Intern will perform analysis on project operations and battery site performance. The Performance Engineering Intern will collaborate on such efforts with various teams, such as Asset Management, Market Operations, and Software Development. The ideal candidate will be deeply interested in addressing the challenges of grid intermittency through deployment of standalone battery storage.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Learning and Career Development: Learn battery storage operation basics, work with experienced engineers and data analysts, and develop professional skills.
- Programming and Database Management: Develop and apply programming (SQL, Python) and database (SSMS) skills.
- Performance Analysis and Engineering: Apply technical knowledge to an operations-focused Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) optimization project.
- Data Visualization and Presentation: 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
WORK EXPERIENCE & 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
- Experience with data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, Matplotlib, Shiny etc)
- Proficiency in software programs including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and database use.
- Ability to work in a small team
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of working at a computer
What We Do
Key Capture Energy identifies, develops, constructs and operates energy storage solutions to foster greater deployment of renewable energy, create a more stable electric grid, and provide value to all ratepayers. We comprehensively study the grid for geographically and electrically beneficial market opportunities and research and select the best technology solutions to meet the needs of an evolving energy landscape. We efficiently construct and effectively operate large-scale energy storage projects today that will transition us to the grid of tomorrow.
Key Capture Energy is a team of experienced clean energy experts who have grown some of the world's largest renewable energy companies. With a focus on meeting the needs of the electric grid, and working closely with all local stakeholders, Key Capture Energy is focused on developing projects throughout the eastern United States.
