2027 Summer Intern - Software Engineering

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)

Saint Paul (MN)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 33,000

Full time

31 hours ago
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Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) offers a 2027 Summer Internship Program for graduate students in AI, CS/Tech, or related fields. You will build features in production apps, work with Angular/TypeScript, Java, and CI/CD, and explore AI-enabled engineering with Python and LLMs.

You will contribute to platform operations, data pipelines, and observability dashboards, with housing assistance and on-site work in Carmel, IN or Eagan, MN.

Qualifications

  • Hands-on Python development experience.
  • Familiarity with modern development workflows (CI/CD, containers).
  • Exposure to AI/LLMs and prompt engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Build features in production applications and services, partnering with engineers, shipping code.
  • Explore AI-enabled engineering: Python, GitHub workflows, generative AI/LLMs, and agent frameworks.
  • Contribute to data pipelines, observability dashboards, and automated remediation workflows.
  • Present project work and recommendations at internship end.

Skills

Python
JavaScript
SQL

Education

Bachelors or better in Software Engineering
Masters or better in Information Technology
Bachelors or better in Information Technology
Masters or better in Computer Science
Bachelors or better in Computer Science
Masters or better in Computer Engineering
Bachelors or better in Computer Engineering

Tools

Angular/TypeScript
Git/GitHub
CI/CD
Containers
VS Code
IntelliJ
Cursor

Job description

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:
  • Build real features in production applications and services—pairing with engineers, shipping code, and learning modern development practices (Angular/TypeScript, Java, CI/CD, containers).
  • Explore AI‑enabled engineering: Python + GitHub workflows, generative AI/LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, and agent frameworks to automate tasks, improve developer workflows, and power new user experiences.
  • Contribute to platform/operations work: data pipelines, observability dashboards, and automated remediation workflows that keep systems healthy and reliable.
  • 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 or Eagan, MN office.
  • Potential to extend internship to part‑time remote work during the school year.
We Are Looking For Students Who…
  • Are pursuing Computer Science/Technology, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, or a related degree.
  • Have hands‑on skills in Python, Java, Angular/TypeScript, and are comfortable with Git/GitHub, CI/CD, containers, and modern IDEs (VS Code, IntelliJ, Cursor).
  • Are excited by generative AI/LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, agent frameworks, and applying AI to practical engineering problems.
  • Understand (or want to learn) cloud infrastructure concepts, networking basics, observability/monitoring, automation principles, and security fundamentals.
  • Show curiosity, accountability, and collaboration—eager to learn unfamiliar codebases and work in team settings to solve real problems.

Rate: $22 USD per hour

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.

Learn More about MISO's Internship 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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#DiscoverMISO #MISOCareers #MISOenergy #MISOCommunity

Qualifications
Skills
Required
  • Python: Intermediate
Preferred
  • JavaScript: Some Knowledge
  • SQL: Intermediate
Education
Preferred
  • Bachelors or better in Software Engineering
  • Masters or better in Information Technology
  • Bachelors or better in Information Technology
  • Masters or better in Computer Science
  • Bachelors or better in Computer Science
  • Masters or better in Computer Engineering
  • Bachelors or better in Computer Engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Category: Engineering

Full-Time

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