Internship opportunity
Join the team developing the smart grid of ElleVille
- Vejby, Denmark or fully remote
- Q1,Q2, 2023
Smart Grid Internship
SmartHoods is dedicated to revolutionizing the way we live in our communities by creating sustainable and technologically advanced neighborhoods. The company is now offering an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about sustainability and technology to join their team as a Smart Grid Intern.
SmartHoods x Elleville
To enable our vision, we have partnered up with ElleVille, a highly scalable ecovillage project 1 hour north from Copenhagen that aims to provide a sustainable and supportive community for its residents. The ecovillages will be constructed using carbon-neutral wooden (CLT) houses designed by the world-famous Bjarke Ingels. The project has secured land and financing, and is awaiting approval for its zoning plan. Soon it will break ground, in January 2023, and SmartHoods is both designing and building the systems for it.
ElleVille wants to become as off-grid as possible, using both conventional and unconventional technologies such as solar panels, batteries, biomeilers, a home-made CHP, natural greywater filtration systems, district heating, etc. We are therefore creating a systems model that can incorporate all the power, heating, water, biomass and waste streams so that we can create different system configurations. We have done so for projects in the past, and are looking to streamline our methodology for systems engineering for new project developments.
About the internship
As a Smart Grid Intern, you will be involved in the design and implementation of the company’s innovative smart grid systems. The internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in the development and deployment of smart grid technology, with a focus on modelling, optimization, and control of batteries. You will work closely with the smart grid team to learn about the latest technology and best practices for creating resilient, sustainable energy systems.
Responsibilities of the Smart Grid Intern will include:
Assisting with the design and implementation of smart grid systems in sustainable neighborhoods, with a focus on battery modelling, optimization, and control.
Conducting research and staying current on the latest technology and best practices in smart grid systems.
Collaborating with the smart grid team to develop and implement new strategies for energy storage and management.
Providing support to the smart grid team in the monitoring and analysis of energy consumption data.
Participating in team meetings and contributing to the development of new smart grid strategies.
Requirements
We’re looking for a candidate with a strong technical background, an analytical mind, and a deep passion for sustainability. You should have:
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Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Energy Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
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Knowledge of smart grid systems, energy storage and management, and renewable energy technologies.
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Strong skills in modelling, optimization, and control of energy storage systems, particularly batteries.
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Enthusiasm for sustainability, especially within the built environment.
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Good English communication skills
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Experience with energy modelling software and tools (e.g. MATLAB, python, SimuLink, etc.) is highly appreciated
Practical details
The internship will last 3 to 6 months and should start in the beginning of 2023. The SmartHoods and ElleVille team will then have started building the first houses of ElleVille. You can choose to join the team fully remote, or on-site in Vejby, Denmark. In the latter case we will host you on the construction site in a CLT cabin with co-work space and a sauna, and it is expected to also help build the houses and some of the systems (10hrs/week). This will give you a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in for instance building a biomeiler or a rocket stove, which will improve the quality of your theoretical output. It is also possible to just join on-site for a few weeks, and do the rest of your internship remotely as you please
Compensation
You can choose to either work remote or on-site. If you choose to join us in Denmark, we will house you, provide food from our in-house chef, a working area and a 300 euro per month stipend. Remote work is compensated with 700 euros per month, minus 100 euro per week for each week you decide to come and visit us.
Deadline
If you are interested, please submit an internship proposal with your CV and a short motivation letter to florijn@smarthoods.eu. Please also let us know to what degree you are interested in helping to build some of the systems on-site. The deadline is 21 March 2023 23:59 CET.
More info
www.elleville.io
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