2027 Summer Intern - Systems Automation

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)

Carmel (IN)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 36,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) invites students to join its Summer Internship Program in Carmel, IN for 2027. The role focuses on building and improving automation to configure, secure, and deploy computer systems for critical operations, alongside engineers.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with Python, Ansible, GitHub Actions, and Packer, while attending events and delivering a final project presentation.

Qualifications

Pursuing Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering (undergraduate or graduate).
Coursework or experience in operating systems, IT infrastructure, systems administration, and programming (especially Python).
Comfortable using Windows/Unix administration, Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Ansible, Packer, and Python.
Hands-on experience with Windows or Linux systems, scripting, and version control.
Curious, collaborative, mission-driven, eager to learn automation tools and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

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 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.

Skills

Python

Education

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

Ansible

Packer

GitHub Actions

Git

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 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…

Rate: $22 USD per hour

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 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.

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

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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