Degree Level: Master

Major (s): Electrical and Computer Engineering, Business Administration/Marketing

Duties/Task: This internship position is for conducting market research into the state of smart grid standards, products and R&D in North American.  The expected outcome is a benchmarking of various standards, companies, products, market segments and their technological needs in North America.  The specific topics include demand response technologies, virtual power plant concepts, grid-integration of renewable and trading in electricity markets.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good technical background in electrical engineering.
• Understanding of electric power systems and electricity trading markets.
• Knowledge and experience with conducting market research for new products/businesses.