Grid Systems Planning Engineer Co‑op

MISO Default Brand; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MISO is offering a Spring 2027 co‑op in System Planning Engineering located in Carmel, IN. You will support interconnection and transmission service processes, develop automation tools, and collaborate with engineers to manage data and improve grid reliability.

The role emphasizes hands-on use of Python, PSS/E, PowerWorld, and TARA, with housing available for qualified students and a January to April schedule.

Qualifications

• Term: January 13 – April 30, 2027; Full-time; Paid
• Location: Carmel, IN; Housing available for qualified students
• Academic level: Undergraduate (Juniors or Seniors) or Graduate
• Degree: Electrical Engineering; Foundational coursework in power systems
• Preferred: Python, familiarity with PSS/E/PowerWorld/TARA; data/automation experience

Responsibilities

• Support efforts to connect new energy resources to the grid and improve interconnection processes
• Develop tools and automate workflows for grid planning tasks
• Collaborate with engineers on transmission service processes and reliability goals
• Apply Python scripting to model and analyze power flow and interconnections
• Gain hands-on exposure to industry-standard power system tools and data management

Skills

Python programming

Automation projects

Data management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

PSS/E

PowerWorld

TARA

Job description

MISO is offering a Spring 2027 co‑op in System Planning Engineering located in Carmel, IN. You will support interconnection and transmission service processes, develop automation tools, and collaborate with engineers to manage data and improve grid reliability.

The role emphasizes hands-on use of Python, PSS/E, PowerWorld, and TARA, with housing available for qualified students and a January to April schedule.