Student Intern - Risk-Based Operational Studies

ISO New England Inc. • Holyoke, MA

85d

About The Position

ISO New England is the independent system operator responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable flow of electricity in our region and planning for the future of the electric grid. We are at the forefront of New England’s ongoing transition to clean energy. The internship titled 'Risk-Based Operational Studies' is part of the Advanced Technology Solutions department, which engages in both long-term research projects and near-term design/process improvements. The department consists of experts in three topic areas: power systems, simulations, and markets. The goal is to provide innovative and practical solutions to current and emerging questions for ISO New England. Interns will analyze operational risks, run simulations, and help the team make data-driven decisions to keep the grid safe and efficient, gaining hands-on experience with advanced modeling tools and real-world system data.

Requirements

• Graduate standing student in Electrical Engineering or related field (PhD candidate strongly preferred).
• Academic background in power system analysis, probability and statistics, and machine learning.
• Proficiency in PowerWorld Simulator, SimAuto, and Python (or equivalent tools).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct power system security assessment studies using commercial software (e.g., PowerWorld Simulator).
• Build and analyze large data sets of study cases derived from prior statistical analysis.
• Develop prototype tools to support ISO New England's evolving risk-based operational framework.
• Apply knowledge of probability, statistics, and data and analytics to enhance system security analysis.
• Work with automation and integration tools such as SimAuto and Python to streamline simulations.
• Collaborate with ISO engineers and subject matter experts, contributing to meaningful, hands-on project work.

Benefits

• Gain practical, real-world experience and power system operations and research.
• Work on projects that go beyond academic research and have tangible industry impact.
• Collaborate with experts in the energy field and expand your professional network.
• Contribute to the future of the New England power grid.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees