Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Department of the Interior
Electrical Engineering Intern – Power Systems Analysis & Control
May 2024 – Feb 2025 | Lakewood, CO
Overview
At the Bureau of Reclamation, I supported hydropower operations across the western U.S., focusing on control systems, compliance testing, and embedded solutions for power plant equipment.
Key Contributions
Compliance Testing
Performed WECC and NERC compliance testing on hydropower governor and excitation systems.
Field Transducer Box Design
Designed and deployed a field transducer box to process turbine signals for monitoring and testing.
QNX RTOS Development
Developed custom C drivers in QNX RTOS for 12-/16-bit Acromag DAC PCIe boards used in governor/excitation controllers.
Simulink Integration
Integrated Simulink models for real-time simulation via DAC channels, enabling dynamic testing.
STM32 SPI Implementation
Implemented 32-bit SPI protocols on STM32 microcontrollers to interface with DAC boards, improving resolution over legacy 16-bit systems.
Impact
Advanced hydropower compliance and testing processes while strengthening integration of embedded systems with large-scale power infrastructure.
Skills
Experience Photos
Bureau of Reclamation facility and equipment for WECC and NERC compliance testing.
An inside look at the powerplant at Buffalo Bill.
Work trip to Buffalo Bill Dam and Powerplant