2027 Summer Intern - Grid Research & Development (Graduate)

Midcontinent-Independent-System; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Midcontinent-Independent-System (MISO) is offering a 2027 Summer Internship Program in Carmel, IN. The role targets PhD or graduate-level students in Electrical or Power Systems engineering, with a focus on grid and market research and real-world impact.

You will work with Markets & Grid R&D teams, run simulations, analyze data, and present findings. On-site 40 hours/week, with potential for some remote work during the school year.

Qualifications

• Graduate students with PhD candidates preferred in Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• Experience with power systems, optimization, or energy markets helpful.
• Familiarity with Matlab, Python, PSS/E, TSAT, VSAT, or optimization tools like AMPL or Gurobi is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with Markets & Grid R&D teams to understand a real engineering or market challenge and define the research question.
• Run grid or market simulations using engineering and optimization tools to compare approaches under real system conditions.
• Analyze historical market or grid data to understand patterns and help build recommendations for more reliable operations.
• Attend community events, intern socials, and development programs to grow professionally and network.
• Wrap up the summer with a final presentation summarizing project work, recommendations, and impact.

Skills

Analytical skills

Education

Masters or better in Electrical Engineering

Masters or better in Power Systems

PhD or better in Electrical Engineering

PhD or better in Power Systems

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: 2027S002754

• Posted : September 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $30 USD per hour

Locations

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Carmel, IN 46032, USA

Description

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

MISO 2027 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Ready to power up your future?

Are you a PhD or graduate‑level student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, 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 with MISO’s Markets & Grid R&D teams to understand a real engineering or market challenge, define the research question, and explore possible solutions.
• Run grid or market simulations using engineering and optimization tools, comparing different approaches to see which solution works best under real system conditions.
• Analyze historical market or grid data to understand key patterns, evaluate new ideas, and help build recommendations that support more reliable and efficient market and grid operations
• 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:

• 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, IN office.
• Potential to extend internship to part-time remote work during the school year.

We are looking for students who…

• Are graduate students with PhD candidates highly preferred, studying Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering (Operations Research).
• Have taken classes or done projects in power systems, optimization, electricity markets, renewable energy, operations research, or engineering modeling.
• Are comfortable learning tools such as Matlab, Python, PSS/E, TSAT, VSAT, or optimization software like AMPL, AIMMS, Gurobi.
• Bring strong analytical skills and enjoy applying math, engineering, or physics concepts to real‑world grid or market challenges.
• Communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and are excited to work on applied research that supports planning, operations, reliability, and market design.

To be eligible for the program, you must be available to start Wednesday, June 2 nd , 2027 and continue through Friday, August 13 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. Plug into your future career. Apply today and help us keep the power flowing!

To learn more about MISO’s Internship Program, check out the following links:

#DiscoverMISO #LifeatMISO #MISOCareers #MISOenergy #MISOCommunity

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Preferred

Python

Intermediate

MATLAB

Some Knowledge

Education

Preferred

Masters or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Masters or better in Power Systems or related field.

PhD or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.

PhD or better in Power Systems or related field.

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