2027 Summer Intern - Data Science

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO); Carmel (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Collaborative culture

On-site in Carmel

Professional development

Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) invites current students to join its 2027 Summer Internship Program. You will work on AI and software engineering projects, building production-ready tools and pipelines using Python, GitHub, and modern AI frameworks.

You will collaborate with engineers and product teams, participate in community events, and present your project outcomes at semester end. The program includes housing assistance and a hands-on, mission-driven culture on-site in

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in AI, CS/Tech, CS Engineering, or Data Science.
• Strong Python, GitHub, and AI framework familiarity.
• Willing to learn cloud infrastructure concepts and security fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Work on real AI and software projects from prototyping to production-ready tools using Python and AI frameworks.
• Support AI-enabled workflows like data pipelines, automation, and RAG agents.
• Collaborate with engineers and product teams to refine requirements and test concepts.

Skills

Python

GitHub

Generative AI

LLMs

Prompt engineering

RAG

Agent frameworks

Automation principles

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master’s in AI/CS/Tech/Data Science

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Job description

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

MISO 2027 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Ready to power up your future?

Are you pursuing a graduate level degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science/Technology, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related field and searching for a career-igniting summer internship 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 Intern:

• Work on real AI and software engineering projects that help MISO explore and build new technologies — from early prototypes to production‑ready tools using Python, GitHub, cloud platforms, and modern AI frameworks.
• Support AI‑enabled workflows such as data pipelines, automation, LLM/RAG agents, observability dashboards, or pilot features that test new ideas quickly and safely.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product teams, and emerging‑tech specialists to refine requirements, test concepts, evaluate performance, and improve system reliability.
• Attend community service events, intern socials, networking activities, and development programming to help you grow your confidence, build relationships, and understand MISO’s broader mission.
• Wrap up the summer with a final presentation summarizing your project work, recommendations, and areas of impact.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay plus housing assistance for qualified students.
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture where your contributions matter.
• An internship that blends technical challenge, professional development, and fun.
• An average of 40 hours per week on site in our Carmel office.
• Potential to extend internship to part‑time remote work during the school year.

We are looking for students who…

• Are pursuing Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science/Technology, Computer Engineering, or Data Science at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Have skills in Python, GitHub, GitHub Copilot, generative AI, LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, agent frameworks, and automation principles.
• Understand or are excited to learn cloud infrastructure concepts, networking basics, observability, and security fundamentals.
• Are curious, creative, collaborative learners who enjoy experimenting, solving problems, and exploring new technologies.
• Communicate well, ask thoughtful questions, and thrive in hands‑on technical environments.

To be eligible for the program, you must be available to start Wednesday, June 2nd, 2027 and continue through Friday, August 13th, 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.

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