Student Intern - Market Analysis Tool

ISO New England Inc.; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ISO New England is seeking a Market Analysis Tool Intern to help enhance, test, and automate applications supporting wholesale electricity markets. You will collaborate with experienced professionals, explore real market data, and contribute to software and analytics projects.

Ideal candidates are rising juniors pursuing CS-related degrees with knowledge of Python, Java, Oracle, and Postgres, and an interest in AI tools for code development and automation.

Qualifications

• Rising junior pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Knowledge of or experience with Python, Java, Oracle, Postgres, or other relational databases.
• Interest in using AI tools for code development, analysis, automation, or productivity improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Help enhance, test, and automate applications that support wholesale electricity markets.
• You'll work with experienced professionals, explore real market data, contribute to software and analytics projects.
• You'll learn how AI-driven tools can improve productivity in mission-critical systems.

Skills

Python

Java

Oracle

Postgres

Education

Master's degree

CS-focused major

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Job description

ISO New England is the independent system operator responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable flow of electricity in our region and planning for the future of the electric grid. We are at the forefront of New England's ongoing transition to clean energy.

Internship Title: Market Analysis Tool Intern

Department: Day Ahead & FTR Market Applications

Minimum Education Level: Masters

Preferred Majors: Computer Science

Power the future of New England-one line of code, one data insight, and one smarter market tool at a time. ISO New England is looking for a curious, tech-savvy college student to join our Day-Ahead & FTR Market Applications team and gain real-world experience where software development, data analytics, AI, and the electric grid intersect.

Who we are

ISO New England plays a behind-the-scenes role in something every person depends on: reliable electricity. We operate the power grid across the six New England states and administer the region's $10+ billion wholesale electricity markets. Our work helps more than 14 million people keep the lights on, power their homes, support their communities, and drive the region's economy every day.

Department Description

The Day-Ahead & FTR Market Applications team builds and supports the technology behind efficient electricity market operations. This collaborative team delivers reliable, innovative solutions that help keep the grid operating smoothly while advancing one of the nation’s most forward-looking electricity markets.

What You'll Be Working On

As a Market Analysis Tool Intern, you'll help enhance, test, and automate applications that support wholesale electricity markets. You'll work with experienced professionals, explore real market data, contribute to software and analytics projects, and learn how AI-driven tools can improve productivity in mission-critical systems.

How You'll Make An Impact

Your work will help the team improve application performance, streamline testing, identify automation opportunities, and bring fresh thinking to tools that support reliable and efficient energy markets across New England.

What We Look For In a Candidate

• Rising junior pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
• Knowledge of or experience with Python, Java, Oracle, Postgres, or other relational databases
• Interest in using AI tools for code development, analysis, automation, or productivity improvements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing as part of a collaborative team

What You'll Gain

You'll build practical experience in software development, data analytics, automation, and electricity markets while learning how technology supports real-time grid reliability and market operations. You'll leave with a stronger technical portfolio, exposure to energy industry experts, and a clearer understanding of how your skills can help shape the future of clean, reliable, and efficient power.

This employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position (ex: H-1B, F-1/CPT/OPT, O-1, E-3, TN, J, etc.).

This is a U.S. based role. If the successful candidate resides outside of the U.S., relocation will be required.

Equal Opportunity: We are proud to be an EEO employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, age, ancestry, marital status, disability (including learning, mental, intellectual, and physical), service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Drug Free Environment: We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.