2027 Spring Co-op - Business Systems & Process Improvement (Undergraduate)

Midcontinent-Independent-System; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site in Carmel, IN

40 hours/week

Networking opportunities

Community service projects

Job summary

MISO is seeking an undergraduate co-op for a Spring 2027 role in Business Systems & Process Improvement. You will identify business problems, improve Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, and translate business needs into practical technical solutions. On-site at Carmel, IN (and Eagan, MN) with ~40 hours/week.

The program emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and real project impact. Start Jan 13, 2027 and end Apr 30, 2027; visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Business, IT, or related fields.
• Available from Jan 13, 2027 to Apr 30, 2027.
• Eligible only for non-visa sponsorship (no OPT/CPT).

Responsibilities

• Identify business problems or inefficient processes with teammates.
• Support improvements in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform; build or test workflows, dashboards, or processes.
• Analyze data, map processes, gather requirements, and translate needs into solutions.
• Participate in community service, events, and networking with professionals.
• Present project findings and recommendations to department leaders.

Skills

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Power BI

Power Automate

Power Apps

Excel

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Job description

2027 Spring Co-op - Business Systems & Process Improvement (Undergraduate)

Sorry no VISA sponsorship opportunities...including OPT/CPT.

Ready to power up your future?

Are you pursuing a degree in Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field and searching for a career-igniting spring co-op in 2027? Do you want to see your ideas make a real impact—helping MISO keep the lights on for 45 million people by driving innovations that boost system reliability, resilience, and performance, and tackling some of the most complex technical challenges in the energy industry?

If that sparks your interest, keep reading…

What you’ll do as a MISO Co-op:

• Help identify business problems or inefficient processes, working with teammates to understand what’s causing the issue and how to fix it.
• Support improvements in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform—building or testing workflows, automations, dashboards, or process updates.
• Contribute to real projects through data analysis, mapping out processes, gathering requirements, and helping translate business needs into practical technical solutions.
• Get involved beyond the desk: join in community service projects, social events, and networking opportunities with professionals who are passionate about what they do.
• Wrap up your spring with a spotlight presentation of your project findings and recommendations to department leaders and company executives.

What we offer:

• A collaborative, mission-driven culture where your contributions matter.
• A co-op experience that blends technical challenges, professional development, and fun.
• An average of 40 hours per week on site in our Eagan, MN or Carmel, IN office.
• Potential to extend co-op to part-time remote work during the school year.

We are looking for students who…

• Are pursuing Business, Business Administration, Business Technology, Information Technology Management, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related programs.
• Bring experience or curiosity in process improvement, systems analysis, business analytics, automation, or technology implementation.
• Have experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, Excel, and workflow or data‑visualization tools.
• Can communicate clearly, collaborate well with stakeholders, and enjoy solving problems with both technology and process changes.
• Show attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to learn unfamiliar systems quickly while taking ownership of assignments.

To be eligible for the program, you must be available to start Wednesday, January 13 th , 2027, and continue through Friday, April 30 th , 2027. No VISA sponsorship opportunities, including OPT/CPT.

Transformative innovation is happening in the electric industry, from digitalizing homes and distributed resources to renewable energy and an ever-changing grid. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. and through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future—it’s what our immensely hardworking and dedicated team does every day.

To learn more about MISO’s Co-op Program, check out the following links:

#DiscoverMISO #LifeatMISO #MISOCareers #MISOenergy #MISOCommunity

#LI-ONSITE

PowerShell

Intermediate

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.

Bachelors or better in Information Technology or related field.

Bachelors or better in Software Engineering or related field.

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