2027 Summer Intern - Internal Audit

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO); Carmel (AR); On-site; USD 107,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

40 hours per week on-site

Job summary

MISO, based in Carmel, IN, invites students pursuing Accounting/Finance, Business, or Data Analytics to join its 2027 Summer Internship Program. You will work on high-impact internal audit projects and gain exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley controls while helping keep the lights on for millions.

This hands-on internship pairs you with a mentor and cross‑department buddy, includes lunch-and-learn sessions, and offers housing assistance and site-based work for about 40 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Accounting/Finance, Business/Business Administration or Data Analytics/Data Science (Undergraduate or Graduate).
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Eager to learn from an experienced audit team and gain exposure to Entity Level and Sarbanes-Oxley audits.
• Demonstrate MISO Core Values: Integrity, Commitment, Collaboration, Creativity, Adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Perform control testing, evaluate business processes, document audit evidence, and contribute to risk mitigation and compliance.
• Work with your manager and mentor and connect with a cross-departmental buddy.
• Learn from industry experts during interactive lunch & learn sessions.
• Attend community service events, intern socials, networking activities, and development programming.
• Present a final report summarizing your project work, recommendations, and impact.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business/Data Analytics (UG/PG)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 degree in Accounting/Finance, Business/Business Administration, Data Analytics/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:

• Take on meaningful, high‑impact projects in Internal Audit—performing control testing, evaluating business processes, documenting audit evidence, and contributing to risk mitigation and compliance (including Entity Level and Sarbanes‑Oxley audit exposure).
• Work side‑by‑side with your manager and mentor and connect with a cross‑departmental buddy to expand your network and understand how different teams support MISO’s mission.
• Learn from industry experts during interactive lunch & learn sessions.
• 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, IN office.
• Potential to extend internship to part‑time remote work during the school year.

We are looking for students who…

• Are pursuing degrees in Accounting/Finance, Business/Business Administration or Data Analytics/Data Science (Undergraduate or Graduate).
• Have strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Are eager to learn from an experienced audit team and gain exposure to Entity Level and Sarbanes‑Oxley audits.
• Demonstrate MISO Core Values: Integrity, Commitment, Collaboration, Creativity, Adaptability—and team‑specific values of curiosity, accountability, mission‑driven purpose, and respect and collaboration.

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.

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

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