Power Systems Operations Engineer Co-op - Grid Reliability

MISO; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing available

Job summary

MISO is seeking a Power Systems Engineering Co-op in Eagan, MN. You will run next-day contingency studies and forecasts, then interpret results to support operators and utilities across the Midwest.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with tools like TARA, PSSE, and EMS, while coding in Python and SQL to automate tasks and improve workflows. This role bridges planning and real-time operations, offering exposure to both shift and non-shift work with real impact on grid reliability across 47 million

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Coursework should cover power systems, control systems, or circuits.
• Programming experience preferred (Python, MATLAB, or C++).

Responsibilities

• Run next-day contingency studies and simulations (TARA/PSSE).
• Review load forecasts and outage schedules to support grid reliability.
• Summarize findings for the team and feed into operating guides and handoffs.

Skills

Python

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Education

Electrical Engineering coursework

Related field coursework

Tools

TARA

PSSE

EMS

Job description

MISO is seeking a Power Systems Engineering Co-op in Eagan, MN. You will run next-day contingency studies and forecasts, then interpret results to support operators and utilities across the Midwest.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with tools like TARA, PSSE, and EMS, while coding in Python and SQL to automate tasks and improve workflows. This role bridges planning and real-time operations, offering exposure to both shift and non-shift work with real impact on grid reliability across 47 million