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Microgrid Designer

Integrating energy production, storage and transmission services within neighborhood & community-scale networks to ensure reliable, dynamic access to energy supplies.

Why It's Cool?!

How to Get There?

Education & Certifications
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M.S. Electrical & Computer Engineering (Microgrids & Distributed Energy)

Carnegie Mellon University – Scott Institute for Energy Innovation

Graduate program covering microgrid architecture, distributed energy resources, control systems, and grid resiliency — aligned with the fastest-growing segment of the energy job market.

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Internships
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Microgrid & Clean Energy Intern

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)

Support renewable energy engineering projects including microgrid design, energy storage integration, and sustainable infrastructure development at a leading national research lab.

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Mentors
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Dr. Mahesh Illindala

Professor, Ohio State University / IEEE Microgrid Expert

Leading academic researcher in microgrid control systems and distributed energy with strong practitioner connections.

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Mentorship Network

Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA)

National nonprofit connecting clean energy professionals and policymakers with a focus on distributed energy and microgrid development.

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Ben Taube

Southeast Regional Director, DOE Microgrid Program

Federal microgrid program director connecting practitioners with funding and workforce development opportunities.

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Mentorship Network

IEEE Power & Energy Society – Distributed Generation Committee

Technical professional network for electrical engineers in microgrid design and distributed energy systems.

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