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MISO 2027 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Ready to power up your future?
Are you pursuing a graduate level degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science/Technology, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related field and searching for a career-igniting summer internship in 2027? 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:
- Work on real AI and software engineering projects that help MISO explore and build new technologies — from early prototypes to production‑ready tools using Python, GitHub, cloud platforms, and modern AI frameworks.
- Support AI‑enabled workflows such as data pipelines, automation, LLM/RAG agents, observability dashboards, or pilot features that test new ideas quickly and safely.
- Collaborate closely with engineers, product teams, and emerging‑tech specialists to refine requirements, test concepts, evaluate performance, and improve system reliability.
- Attend community service events, intern socials, networking activities, and development programming to help you grow your confidence, build relationships, and understand MISO’s broader mission.
- Wrap up the summer with a final presentation summarizing your project work, recommendations, and areas of impact.
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 our Carmel office.
- Potential to extend internship to part-time remote work during the school year.
We are looking for students who…
- Are pursuing Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science/Technology, Computer Engineering, or Data Science at the undergraduate or graduate level.
- Have skills in Python, GitHub, GitHub Copilot, generative AI, LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, agent frameworks, and automation principles.
- Understand or are excited to learn cloud infrastructure concepts, networking basics, observability, and security fundamentals.
- Are curious, creative, collaborative learners who enjoy experimenting, solving problems, and exploring new technologies.
- Communicate well, ask thoughtful questions, and thrive in hands‑on technical environments.
To be eligible for the program, you must be available to start Wednesday, June 2nd, 2027 and continue through Friday, August 13th, 2027. No VISA sponsorship opportunities, including OPT/CPT.
Transformative innovation is happening in the electric industry, from digitalizing homes and distributed resources to renewable energy and an ever-changing grid. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. and through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely hardworking and dedicated team does every day. Plug into your future career. Apply today and help us keep the power flowing!
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Qualifications Skills Preferred Python Intermediate Education Preferred Masters or better. Bachelors or better. Masters or better. Bachelors or better. Masters or better. Bachelors or better. Equal Opportunity Employer
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Skills Required
- Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science or Technology, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
- Availability from June 2, 2027 through August 13, 2027
- Proficiency or experience with Python
- Experience or skills with GitHub
- Knowledge or interest in generative AI, LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, agent frameworks, and automation principles
- Understanding of, or willingness to learn, cloud infrastructure, networking, observability, and security fundamentals
- Strong communication, collaboration, curiosity, creativity, and hands-on problem-solving abilities
- Intermediate Python skills
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree
What We Do
Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that delivers safe, cost-effective electric power across 15 U.S. states and the Canadian province of Manitoba. MISO is committed to the reliable, non-discriminatory operation of the bulk power transmission system and collaborating with all stakeholders to create cost-effective and innovative solutions for our changing industry. MISO operates one of the world’s largest energy markets with approximately $22 billion in annual gross market energy transactions.
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