Lead Game Designer F / M

Description de poste

Description

Established in 2014, SuperGrid Institute is an independent private company with over 150 employees of 21 different nationalities. The institute is a key player for energy transition in France and throughout Europe, specialising in innovative high and medium voltage direct current (HVDC and MVDC) power systems. SuperGrid Institute also develops new technologies for the integration of renewable energies into the electricity networks of the future.

SuperGrid Institute has been ranked every year since 2018, reaching the podium 3 times in the INPI prize list.

Key words : Programming / simulation automation tool / EMT simulations

General Context

HVDC technology plays a crucial role in the integration of renewable energy sources, such as offshore wind farms, into the power grid. While point-to-point and multi-terminal HVDC connections are already in operation, future HVDC systems are foreseen to evolve into meshed HVDC grids. Bipolar HVDC systems are considered the standard configuration, providing operational flexibility during outages affecting one pole. To ensure reliable and efficient system operation, a power flow calculation tool that accurately models the independent behavior of both positive and negative poles, as well as neutral physical quantities, is essential. This internship will focus on the development of such a power flow tool, which will not only facilitate the feasibility and design studies of HVDC systems but also enable security analysis of the systems. The tool will be validated against Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) simulations and extended to perform contingency analysis based on the N-1 criterion. Additionally, the intern will work on enhancing the tool with system security optimization, incorporating control parameter sensitivity analysis and optimization techniques.

Missions

• Gain proficiency in HVDC systems, programming, EMT simulations, and power flow calculation.
• Develop a power flow calculation tool that models bipolar HVDC grids, considering independent pole and neutral physical quantities.
• Validate the developed tool against EMT simulation results.
• Extend the tool for contingency analysis, focusing on the N-1 criterion for system security.
• Implement optimization algorithms for control parameter sensitivity and security analysis.
• Document the developed tool with comprehensive user guidelines and provide tutorials.
• Present the tool and its capabilities in the HVDC systems department.

Candidate Profile

• Master’s or Engineering student (4th or 5th year) with a strong background in electrical engineering and power systems.
• Good skills in high-level programming languages (Python, Matlab, etc.).
• Experience with EMT simulations is a plus.
• Knowledge of HVDC technology and power flow analysis is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Good level in English.

Start date : First quarter 2025

Duration : 6 months

Soft skills :

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

What we can offer you :

• You will be joining an institute dedicated to the energy transition, a promising and stimulating field of activity.
• Participation in meal expenses (company restaurant).
• Activities between colleagues within the company (football, running, choir, etc.).
• Electrical approvals covered.
• Self-service bicycles.

Other information

When you join SuperGrid Institute, you'll be part of a dynamic working environment. At SuperGrid Institute, we respect and value the diversity of our employees, their backgrounds and experiences, with the aim of providing equal opportunities for all.

Diversity is at the heart of our operations, and we are committed to banning all discrimination from our human resources management. SuperGrid Institute makes all its positions accessible to people with disabilities and is committed, as part of its action plan for professional equality, to paying particular attention to applications from women in order to achieve a balanced overall distribution of the workforce.