Fall 2026 Co-op, System Planning Engineer (Undergraduate|Graduate)

What You'll Do:

As our System Planning Engineering Co-op, you'll support efforts to improve the interconnection process as new energy resources connect to the grid. You'll help develop tools, automate workflows, and enhance how data is managed to support faster and more efficient integration of generation resources.

You'll gain hands-on experience with:

• Python scripting and automation
• Power system modeling tools such as PSSE, PowerWorld, and TARA
• CRM Dynamics and data management platforms
• Real-world interconnection processes and grid transformation efforts

A Great Day in This Role Means:

You're collaborating with engineers to improve how new energy resources connect to the grid. You might be writing scripts to automate a manual process or building tools that improve data visibility. You'll see your work used by the team in real time, helping accelerate interconnection timelines and support grid reliability.

Your impact is clear. The tools and solutions you help build contribute to how MISO integrates new generation and maintains a reliable power system.

This is a unique opportunity because:
You'll join a growing team that includes former interns who successfully transitioned into full-time roles. The team brings a strong understanding of the intern experience and fosters a supportive, collaborative environment where you can learn quickly and contribute early.

You'll also play a role in one of the most important shifts in the energy industry, the transformation of the generation fleet and integration of new resources onto the grid.

What You'll Be Proud to Share:

• Contributed to tools and process improvements that support grid interconnection
• Played a role in the transition of the energy generation fleet
• Developed automation solutions used by engineers during the internship
• Gained hands-on experience with industry-standard power system tools

Qualifications at a Glance:

Term: August 19 - December 11, 2026 | Full-time | Paid
Location: Carmel, IN | Housing available for qualified students
Academic Level: Undergraduate (Juniors or Seniors) or Graduate
Degree: Electrical Engineering

Required Technical Skills:

• Foundational Electrical Engineering coursework
• Exposure to power systems concepts such as power flow and electrical machines

Preferred Skills:

• Programming experience with Python
• Familiarity with tools such as PSSE, PowerWorld, or TARA
• Experience working with data or automation projects

By the End of Your Co-op, You'll Walk Away With:

• Experience working on real-world engineering tools and applications
• Practical understanding of the interconnection process
• Exposure to grid transformation and reliability challenges
• Confidence applying classroom knowledge to industry problems

About MISO

MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million customers. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future - it's what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day. Plug into your future career.

Apply today and help us keep the power flowing!

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Some college of Electrical Engineering (required)

Programming experience with Python (preferred)
Exposure to power systems concepts such as power flow and electrical machines (required)
Experience working with data or automation projects (preferred)
Familiarity with industry tools: PSSE, PowerWorld, TARA (preferred)
Foundational Electrical Engineering coursework (required)

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