2027 Summer Intern - Systems Engineering

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)•Carmel, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The MISO 2027 Summer Internship Program is seeking students pursuing degrees in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields for a career-igniting summer internship. Interns will contribute to innovations that boost system reliability, resilience, and performance, and tackle complex technical challenges in the energy industry. The program aims to provide a blend of technical challenge, professional development, and fun, with opportunities to see ideas make a real impact. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S., ensuring power flows reliably to 45 million Americans through groundbreaking research and advanced technology. The company is at the forefront of transformative innovation in the electric industry, including digitalization, distributed resources, and renewable energy.

Requirements

Pursuing Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering-related degrees (undergraduate or graduate).
Curiosity, critical thinking, adaptability, and strong collaboration skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and explain complex topics in simple, understandable ways.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Comfortable learning engineering tools and modeling concepts.
Eager to learn systems thinking, requirements analysis, modeling, and how large-scale grid systems operate.
Available to start Wednesday, June 2nd, 2027 and continue through Friday, August 13th, 2027.
No VISA sponsorship opportunities, including OPT/CPT.

Responsibilities

Help turn complex engineering problems into clear requirements, models, or design decisions that make it easier for teams to move forward confidently.
Work with product teams, architects, and operators to clarify questions, align solutions, and reduce confusion.
Build systems engineering artifacts such as system models, requirements, and interface definitions that support real product teams and projects.
Attend community service events, intern socials, networking activities, and development programming to help you grow your confidence, build relationships, and understand MISO’s broader mission.
Wrap up the summer with a final presentation summarizing your project work, recommendations, and areas of impact.