2027 Summer Intern - Power Systems Engineering (Graduate)

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) • Eagan, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This internship focuses on contributing to the reliability of MISO's grid by supporting power flow studies, model development, and process automation within the Planning and Operations teams. Interns will gain hands-on experience with industry tools like PSS®E, TARA, and EMS, and will use coding and automation with Python and SQL to streamline planning studies, model updates, and operational workflows. Specific projects may include contingency analysis, transmission planning studies, outage coordination automation, or reliability coordination tools, depending on team assignment. The role offers exposure to both long-range transmission planning and day-to-day grid operations, with some positions including direct exposure to shift work and the Control Room. Interns will be paired with a manager and mentor, connect with a cross-departmental buddy, and participate in lunch-and-learn sessions. The internship culminates in presenting project findings to department leaders and company executives.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
• Proficiency in Python (or other coding languages with the ability to learn quickly).
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Office tools.
• Availability from June 2 to August 13, 2027.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with industry power flow tools: PSS®E, PowerWorld, TARA.
• Experience with SQL for data analysis and automation.
• Coursework in Power System Engineering, Power Flow Analysis, Transformers, Machines, or related power systems topics.

Responsibilities

• Support power flow studies, model development, and process automation across Planning and Operations teams.
• Gain hands-on experience with industry tools like PSS®E, TARA, and EMS.
• Use coding and automation with Python and SQL to streamline planning studies, model updates, and operational workflows.
• Work on real-world projects such as contingency analysis, transmission planning studies, outage coordination automation, or reliability coordination tools.
• Review load forecasts and outage schedules.
• Run contingency simulations in TARA or PSS®E.
• Identify potential grid constraints and summarize findings.
• Contribute to the development of new transmission facilities or Operating Guides.
• Present project findings to department leaders and company executives.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Housing available for qualified students.
• Paired with a manager and mentor.
• Connect with a cross-departmental buddy.
• Lunch-and-learn sessions.
• Opportunity to present project findings to department leaders and company executives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern