Power Systems Ops Engineer Co-op: Automate & Analyze Grids

MISO Default Brand; Carmel, Eagan (IN, MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing available

Job summary

MISO is offering a Spring 2027 Co-op position for a Systems Operations Engineer in the United States. You will work with the Operations Planning team, analyze next-day load forecasts, run contingency studies, and help operators with real-time decision support.

The role emphasizes hands-on modeling using industry tools and coding in Python/SQL. Expected to contribute to grid reliability for millions in the Midwest, with housing available for qualified students and a paid co-op period from January

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python (or similar coding language) and willingness to learn others.
• Strong foundation in Electrical Engineering coursework.
• Experience or coursework in power systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run next-day contingency studies and interpret results.
• Review load forecasts and outage schedules for the next day.
• Perform contingency simulations in PSS®E or TARA and summarize findings.

Skills

Python

C++

SQL

Excel

Power System Analysis

Education

Electrical Engineering

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Tools

PSS®E

TARA

EMS

PowerWorld

Job description

MISO is offering a Spring 2027 Co-op position for a Systems Operations Engineer in the United States. You will work with the Operations Planning team, analyze next-day load forecasts, run contingency studies, and help operators with real-time decision support.

The role emphasizes hands-on modeling using industry tools and coding in Python/SQL. Expected to contribute to grid reliability for millions in the Midwest, with housing available for qualified students and a paid co-op period from January