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MISO 2027 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Ready to power up your future?
Are you pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Data Science, English 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:
- Support a group of virtual customers by helping answer questions, strengthen relationships, and improve their experience with MISO.
- Work with internal subject matter experts (SMEs) across the company to understand customer needs, assist with problem‑solving, and keep inquiries moving toward resolution.
- Help the team make better use of data by reviewing metrics, asking thoughtful questions, and identifying opportunities to simplify or improve everyday processes.
- 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, IN office.
- Potential to extend internship to part-time remote work during the school year.
We are looking for students who…
- Are pursuing Business Administration, Computer Science, Data Science, English, or related fields (undergraduate or graduate).
- Enjoy building relationships, communicating clearly, and helping customers solve problems.
- Are curious learners who ask great questions and enjoy finding better ways to work.
- Bring experience or interest in communication, data analysis, customer service, teamwork, or process improvement.
- Are comfortable using or learning tools like Dynamics, Power BI, Excel, and other business systems.
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 Microsoft Excel (Immediate) Intermediate PowerBI Intermediate Education Preferred Bachelors or better. Bachelors or better. Bachelors or better. Bachelors or better. Equal Opportunity Employer
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Skills Required
- Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Data Science, English, or a related field
- Available from June 2, 2027 through August 13, 2027
- Available to work approximately 40 hours per week onsite in Carmel, Indiana
- Experience or interest in communication, data analysis, customer service, teamwork, or process improvement
- Ability to build relationships, communicate clearly, help customers solve problems, and collaborate effectively
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Intermediate Power BI proficiency
- Intermediate Microsoft Dynamics proficiency
- Must not require visa sponsorship, including OPT or CPT
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.
