2027 Summer Intern - Systems Automation

MISO; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Collaborative culture

Professional development

On-site 40h/w Carmel

Job summary

MISO invites motivated students to join its 2027 Summer Internship Program in Carmel, IN. From June 2 to August 13, 2027, interns will work on automation and IT infrastructure, guided by engineers to improve reliability and deployment efficiency.

Selected interns gain hands-on experience with Python, Ansible, Packer, and GitHub Actions, plus opportunities for professional development and networking within a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing CS/IT/CE at undergraduate or graduate level.
• Strong interest in automation and systems.
• Familiarity with Python and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve automation for configuring and securing computer systems for MISO's critical operations.
• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot issues, implement fixes, and streamline deployments.
• Use tools like Ansible, Python, GitHub Actions, and Packer to automate processes.
• Attend community events, intern socials, and development programming to grow skills and understand MISO's mission.
• Wrap up the summer with a final presentation summarizing project work and impact.

Skills

Python

Education

Masters of Information Technology (preferred)

Bachelors of Information Technology (preferred)

Masters of Computer Science (preferred)

Bachelors of Computer Science (preferred)

Masters of Computer Engineering (preferred)

Bachelors of Computer Engineering (preferred)

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 Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer 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:

• Build and improve automation that helps create, configure, and secure computer systems for MISO's critical operations.
• Work with engineers to troubleshoot issues, implement fixes, and see your automation make real systems more reliable and easier to deploy.
• Use tools like Ansible, Python, GitHub Actions, and Packer to replace manual steps with faster, more consistent, and secure processes.
• 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 Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering (undergraduate or graduate).
• Have coursework or experience in operating systems, IT infrastructure, systems administration, and programming (especially Python).
• Are comfortable using or learning tools like Windows/Unix administration, Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Ansible, Packer, and Python.
• Have hands-on experience with Windows or Linux systems, scripting, and version control.
• Are curious, collaborative, mission-driven, and eager to learn automation tools and troubleshoot technical issues.

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. Apply today and help us keep the power flowing!

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

Learn More about MISO's Internship Opportunities
Internship Experience Video
MISO, The Work We Do
Follow Us on LinkedIn

Qualifications

Education

• Masters of Information Technology (preferred)
• Bachelors of Information Technology (preferred)
• Masters of Computer Science (preferred)
• Bachelors of Computer Science (preferred)
• Masters of Computer Engineering (preferred)
• Bachelors of Computer Engineering (preferred)

Skills

• Python (required)

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