Job Title: Simulation Intern (4-Month Term)
Location:
Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3T 2E1
Business Unit:
Power Protection & Quality Solutions
Posting Date:
Jan 15, 2026
Job Description:
Job Summary:
RTDS Technoloiges is looking for a motivated engineering intern to join us for a 4-month Term (May-August) to assist in developing and testing power system models for real-time simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing. The intern will contribute towards creating dynamic models of electrical networks, integrating protection and control schemes, and performing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing. This role provides hands-on experience with advanced simulation tools and real-time testing methodologies used in modern power systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn basic usage of the RTDS Simulator.
- Validate and enhance the existing formulation for the RTDS faulted transformer model using FEM and magnetic analysis
- Support the integration of either simulated or physical protection and control systems
- Participate in executing test scenarios to validate control strategies and system behavior
- Document test cases and prepare example simulations for demonstration purposes
- Other duties as may be assigned
Qualifications
- Completed at least two years of study in Electrical engineering
- Experience with RTDS air-core reactor models and Finite Element Programs (FEM)
- Basic understanding of electrical circuits is required
- Completed coursework in power systems, electrical machines, or control systems is an asset
- Experience with programs such as PSCAD, RSCAD, and/or Simulink preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn