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

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO); Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Collaborative mission-driven culture

Hands-on co-op experience

40 hours per week on-site

Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) invites students pursuing Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or related fields to join a spring 2027 co-op. Help identify business problems, support Dynamics 365 and Power Platform projects, and translate requirements into practical technical solutions.

The position offers about 40 hours per week on site in Eagan, MN or Carmel, IN, with potential to extend to part-time remote work during the school year. Compensation is $22 per hour.

Qualifications

• PowerShell: Intermediate
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, and Excel.
• Clear communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify business problems or inefficient processes and determine causes and fixes.
• Support improvements in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform—building or testing workflows, dashboards, or process updates.
• Contribute to real projects through data analysis, mapping processes, gathering requirements, and translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Engage in community service projects, networking, and presenting findings to department leaders.

Skills

PowerShell

Education

Bachelor's or better in Software Engineering

Bachelor's or better in Information Technology

Bachelor's or better in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Power BI

Power Automate

Power Apps

Excel

Job description

Description

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…

Rate: $22 USD per hour

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

• Competitive pay plus housing assistance for qualified students.
• 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 13th, 2027 and continue through Friday, April 30th, 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. Plug into your future career.

To learn more about MISO’s Co-op Program, check out the following links: Learn More about MISO's Co-op Opportunities (https://www.misoenergy.org/meet-miso/careers/internships/)

Internship Experience Video

MISO, The Work We Do (https://vimeo.com/935124142/5c8d23402d)

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Required

• PowerShell: Intermediate

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Software Engineering
• Bachelors or better in Information Technology
• Bachelors or better in Business Administration

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Job Category: Business Support

Full-Time