Power Systems Summer Research Intern – On-Site in Carmel

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Carmel (IN)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 49,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

MISO invites PhD or graduate-level students in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related fields to join our 2027 Summer Internship in Carmel, Indiana. This on-site program runs June 2 to August 13, 2027 and offers hands-on projects in grid and market simulations, data analysis, and research with our Markets & Grid R&D teams.

Strong analytical skills and knowledge of Matlab, Python, PSS/E, or AMPL are preferred; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

Graduate-level student in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
Classes or projects in power systems, optimization, electricity markets, renewable energy, OR, or engineering modeling.

Responsibilities

Work with Markets & Grid R&D teams to understand a real engineering or market challenge, define the research question, and explore possible solutions.
Run grid or market simulations using engineering and optimization tools, comparing different approaches to see which solution works best under real system conditions.
Analyze historical market or grid data to understand key patterns, evaluate new ideas, and help build recommendations that support more reliable and efficient market and grid operations.
Attend community service events, intern socials, networking activities, and development programming to grow your confidence, relationships, and understanding of MISO’s broader mission.
Wrap up the summer with a final presentation summarizing your project work, recommendations, and areas of impact.