2026 Summer Intern - Power Systems & Modeling (Graduate)

MISO Energy • Eagan, MN • 3d ago

Description

Sorry no VISA sponsorship opportunities...including OPT/CPT.

MISO 2026 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Ready to power up your future?

Are you a Graduate student pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science/Technology? Do you want to see your ideas make a real impact-helping MISO keep the lights on for 45 million people by driving innovations that boost system reliability, resilience, and performance, and tackling some of the most complex technical challenges in the energy industry?

If that sparks your interest, keep reading...

What you'll do as a MISO Intern:

Take on meaningful, high-impact projects that sharpen your technical skills and expand your career opportunities.

Work side-by-side with your manager and mentor while connecting with a cross-departmental "buddy" to grow your network.

Learn from industry experts during interactive lunch & learn sessions that showcase how every department contributes to MISO's mission.

Get involved beyond the desk: join in community service projects, social events, and networking opportunities with professionals who are passionate about what they do.

Wrap up your summer with a spotlight presentation of your project findings and recommendations to department leaders and company executives.

Example project @types:

Supporting stability/outage coordination studies

Automating power system modeling workflows

Process/tool improvement for power system studies

Updating legacy scripts to Python

Small-scale simulation projects

What we offer:

Competitive pay plus housing assistance for qualified students.

A collaborative, mission-driven culture where your contributions matter.

An internship that blends technical challenge, professional development, and fun.

An average of 40 hours per week on site in one of our three offices (IN, MN, AR).

Potential to extend internship to part-time remote work during the school year.

We are looking for students who...

Are currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science/Technology

Have power systems coursework or knowledge

Have experience with Python (Java as a secondary language) and data analytics

Are familiar with modeling tools and process automation

Have completed their core coursework and demonstrate an understanding in the material

Are proactive, curious, and dependable in their approach to learning and problem-solving

Embody MISO's Core Values: Integrity, Commitment, Collaboration, Creativity, and Adaptability

To be eligible for the program, you must be available to start Wednesday, May 27 th , 2026 and continue through Friday, August 7 th , 2026. No VISA sponsorship opportunities, including OPT/CPT.

MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million customers. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future - it's what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day. Plug into your future career. Apply today and help us keep the power flowing!

To learn more about MISO's Internship Program, check out the following links:

Learn More about MISO's Internship Opportunities (https://www.misoenergy.org/meet-miso/careers/internships/)

Internship Experience Video

MISO, The Work We Do (https://vimeo.com/935124142/5c8d23402d)

Apply Here! (http://recruiting.ultipro.com/MID1029MISO)

DiscoverMISO #LifeatMISO #MISOCareers #MISOenergy #MISOCommunity

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

PSSe: Some Knowledge

PowerBI: Some Knowledge

Java: Some Knowledge

Python: Intermediate

Education

Preferred

Masters or better in Computer Science

Masters or better in Electrical Engineering

Masters or better in Computer Engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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