Power Systems Summer Intern: Grid R&D

Midcontinent-Independent-System; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Midcontinent-Independent-System (MISO) is offering a 2027 Summer Internship Program in Carmel, IN. The role targets PhD or graduate-level students in Electrical or Power Systems engineering, with a focus on grid and market research and real-world impact.

You will work with Markets & Grid R&D teams, run simulations, analyze data, and present findings. On-site 40 hours/week, with potential for some remote work during the school year.

Qualifications

• Graduate students with PhD candidates preferred in Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• Experience with power systems, optimization, or energy markets helpful.
• Familiarity with Matlab, Python, PSS/E, TSAT, VSAT, or optimization tools like AMPL or Gurobi is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with Markets & Grid R&D teams to understand a real engineering or market challenge and define the research question.
• Run grid or market simulations using engineering and optimization tools to compare approaches under real system conditions.
• Analyze historical market or grid data to understand patterns and help build recommendations for more reliable operations.
• Attend community events, intern socials, and development programs to grow professionally and network.
• Wrap up the summer with a final presentation summarizing project work, recommendations, and impact.

Skills

Analytical skills

Education

Masters or better in Electrical Engineering

Masters or better in Power Systems

PhD or better in Electrical Engineering

PhD or better in Power Systems

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Midcontinent-Independent-System (MISO) is offering a 2027 Summer Internship Program in Carmel, IN. The role targets PhD or graduate-level students in Electrical or Power Systems engineering, with a focus on grid and market research and real-world impact.

You will work with Markets & Grid R&D teams, run simulations, analyze data, and present findings. On-site 40 hours/week, with potential for some remote work during the school year.