2027 Summer Intern - Grid Research & Development (Graduate)
Sorry no VISA sponsorship opportunities...including OPT/CPT.
MISO 2027 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Ready to power up your future?
Are you a PhD or graduate‑level student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, 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 with MISO’s Markets & Grid R&D teams to understand a real engineering or market challenge, define the research question, and explore possible solutions.
- Run grid or market simulations using engineering and optimization tools, comparing different approaches to see which solution works best under real system conditions.
- Analyze historical market or grid data to understand key patterns, evaluate new ideas, and help build recommendations that support more reliable and efficient market and grid operations
- 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 graduate students with PhD candidates highly preferred, studying Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering (Operations Research).
- Have taken classes or done projects in power systems, optimization, electricity markets, renewable energy, operations research, or engineering modeling.
- Are comfortable learning tools such as Matlab, Python, PSS/E, TSAT, VSAT, or optimization software like AMPL, AIMMS, Gurobi.
- Bring strong analytical skills and enjoy applying math, engineering, or physics concepts to real‑world grid or market challenges.
- Communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and are excited to work on applied research that supports planning, operations, reliability, and market design.
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 MATLAB Some Knowledge Education Preferred Masters or better. Masters or better. PhD or better. PhD or better. Equal Opportunity Employer
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Skills Required
- Be a graduate-level student pursuing Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field.
- Be available from June 2, 2027, through August 13, 2027.
- Be willing to work an average of 40 hours per week onsite in Carmel, Indiana.
- Have coursework or project experience in power systems, optimization, electricity markets, renewable energy, operations research, or engineering modeling.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to apply mathematical, engineering, or physics concepts.
- Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively.
- Be comfortable learning MATLAB, Python, PSS/E, TSAT, VSAT, AMPL, AIMMS, Gurobi, or similar tools.
- PhD candidacy or a PhD-level program of study.
- Master’s degree or higher.
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.
