2027 Summer Intern - Grid Research & Development (Graduate)
About The Position
MISO is offering a 2027 Summer Internship Program for PhD or graduate-level students pursuing degrees in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related fields. This internship focuses on driving innovations to boost system reliability, resilience, and performance, and tackling complex technical challenges in the energy industry. Interns will work with MISO’s Markets & Grid R&D teams to understand and solve real engineering or market challenges, run simulations, analyze data, and present their findings. The program also includes community service, social events, networking, and development programming. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S., ensuring reliable power flow to 45 million Americans through groundbreaking research and advanced technology.
Requirements
- 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.
- Comfortable learning tools such as Matlab, Python, PSS/E, TSAT, VSAT, or optimization software like AMPL, AIMMS, Gurobi.
- 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.
- Available to start Wednesday, June 2nd, 2027 and continue through Friday, August 13th, 2027.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Summarize project work, recommendations, and areas of impact in a final presentation.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Housing assistance for qualified students
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
