2026 Summer Intern - Future Energy Systems

MISO Energy • Eagan, MN • 19h ago

Description

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

MISO 2026 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Ready to power up your future?

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Economics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Law, or Regulatory/Policy? 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:

Contributing to Futures-specific workstreams, including siting studies or sensitivity analyses

Applying data analysis techniques to inform long-term system planning decisions

Supporting scenario planning and risk evaluation to strengthen grid reliability

Collaborating across engineering and regulatory/policy teams to assess future system needs

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 pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Economics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Law, or Regulatory/Policy

Have strong data analysis skills and the ability to apply them to planning and forecasting challenges

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

Can collaborate effectively with both technical and policy-oriented teams

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)

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Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Masters or better in Policy Studies

Masters or better in Law (MBA)

Masters or better in Electrical Engineering

Masters or better in Economics

Bachelors or better in Policy Studies

Bachelors or better in Law (JD)

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering

Bachelors or better in Economics

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