2027 Spring Co-op - Systems Operations Engineer

MISO•Carmel, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Power Systems Engineering Co-op, you will contribute to the daily readiness of MISO’s grid by running and interpreting next-day contingency studies. Your work will help operators and member utilities confidently manage tomorrow’s challenges, ensuring reliable power for 47 million people across the region. You will gain hands-on experience with industry tools like TARA, PSS®E, and EMS, and coding and automation using Python and SQL to streamline processes and support the Day Ahead Market. You will also work on real-world projects such as developing automation for power system models and enhancing workflows that directly impact grid operations. A great day in this role means starting by reviewing next-day load forecasts and outage schedules, then running contingency simulations in TARA or PSS®E. You will identify potential grid constraints and summarize findings for the team, which feed directly into Operating Guides and daily operator handoffs. You will know you’re making an impact when your analysis helps keep the grid stable and reliable for millions of people across the Midwest. This team bridges the gap between planning and real-time operations. You’ll get exposure to both shift and non-shift work, collaborating directly with the Control Room. This rare perspective shows how next-day studies connect to real-time decisions, giving you a front-row seat to MISO’s mission of keeping the grid reliable.

Requirements

Proficiency in Python (or other coding languages with ability to learn quickly)
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Office tools
Undergraduate (Juniors or Seniors) or Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering (or closely related field)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with industry tools: PSS®E, PowerWorld, TARA
SQL for data analysis and automation
Coursework in Power System Engineering, Transformers, or related fields

Responsibilities

Run and interpret next-day contingency studies.
Contribute to the daily readiness of MISO’s grid.
Help operators and member utilities manage tomorrow’s challenges.
Gain hands-on experience with industry tools like TARA, PSS®E, and EMS.
Utilize coding and automation using Python and SQL to streamline processes and support the Day Ahead Market.
Work on real-world projects such as developing automation for power system models and enhancing workflows that directly impact grid operations.
Review next-day load forecasts and outage schedules.
Run contingency simulations in TARA or PSS®E.
Identify potential grid constraints.
Summarize findings for the team, which feed directly into Operating Guides and daily operator handoffs.
Collaborate with engineers to manage grid challenges during high-demand and renewable-heavy conditions.