2027 Summer Intern - Power Systems Model Engineering

MISO•Carmel, IN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

As our Power Systems Model Engineering Intern, you’ll contribute to the accuracy and reliability of MISO’s grid models by supporting model validation, data mapping, and process improvements across our Modeling team. This role helps keep the datasets that power system reliability and market operations accurate for 45 million people across the U.S. and Canada. You’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard modeling tools like Siemens’ CIM-based Model Manager and GE’s Energy Management System (EMS), coding and automation (Python, C++, or Perl) to streamline model validation and data cleanup, and real-world projects such as improving modeling workflows, resolving data mapping issues, or supporting MISO’s custom modeling applications. The specific focus depends on your team assignment. A great day in this role means validating model data, helping resolve a mapping issue between systems, or improving the workflow the Modeling team relies on every day. You'll document your findings and communicate them to your immediate team and any internal group with a stake in the outcome. You’ll know you’re making an impact when your work resolves a challenge the team faced, streamlines a process, or directly improves the accuracy of a model used across the business. MISO’s Modeling team builds one of the largest and most complex electric grid models in the world, gathering system and infrastructure data from utilities across MISO’s footprint and neighboring regions. The datasets this team produces feed nearly every group that supports system reliability and markets, so your work touches business areas across the entire company. It’s also a chance to build broad business acumen and learn about MISO’s footprint, stakeholders, and role in the industry.

Requirements

Experience with a common programming language or coding techniques (Python preferred).
Familiarity with common Microsoft tools like PowerPoint and Word.

Nice To Haves

Coding course experience in Python, C++, or Perl.
Coursework in Electric Power Systems.
A self-starter mindset with curiosity about MISO.
Ability to work well both independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

Support model validation, data mapping, and process improvements.
Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard modeling tools (Siemens’ CIM-based Model Manager, GE’s EMS).
Utilize coding and automation (Python, C++, or Perl) to streamline model validation and data cleanup.
Work on real-world projects such as improving modeling workflows, resolving data mapping issues, or supporting MISO’s custom modeling applications.
Document findings and communicate them to the team and relevant internal groups.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
Assist with materials used in internal technical reviews.
Improve model accuracy and apply professional communication skills to explain complex engineering concepts.