2027 Summer Intern - Power Systems Engineering (Undergraduate)
About The Position
As a Power Systems Engineering Intern, you will contribute to the reliability of MISO’s grid by supporting power flow studies, model development, and process automation across our Planning and Operations teams. You will gain hands-on experience with industry tools like PSS®E, TARA, and EMS, and coding and automation using Python and SQL to streamline planning studies, model updates, and operational workflows. You will work on real-world projects such as contingency analysis, transmission planning studies, outage coordination automation, or reliability coordination tools, with the specific focus depending on your team assignment. These teams sit at the intersection of long-range transmission planning and day-to-day grid operations, with some roles including direct exposure to shift work and the Control Room. Interns will be paired with a manager and a mentor, connect with a cross-departmental buddy, and hear from other teams during lunch-and-learn sessions. The internship concludes with presenting project findings to department leaders and company executives.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate 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 ability to learn quickly).
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Office tools.
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.
- Utilize coding and automation using 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
