Fall 2025 Co-op, Transmission Planning Engineer (Undergraduate/Graduate)
Fall 2025 Co-op, Transmission Planning Engineer (Undergraduate/Graduate)
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Job Description
As our Transmission Planning Engineer Co-op youll contribute to the Economic and Policy Planning team by analyzing historical grid and market data to support long-term transmission investment strategies. Your work helps MISO identify and justify infrastructure improvements that ensure the grid remains reliable and efficient for millions.
Youll gain hands-on experience with:
- Tools like PSSE TARA (PowerGEM) and market congestion datasets
- Automating data analysis and building dashboards with Power BI and Python
- Supporting strategic planning and interregional transmission studies
A great day in this role means compiling and analyzing data from multiple sources sharing insights with other teams and seeing how your analysis influences key decisions. Youll know youre making an impact when your work helps guide long-term investments in the electric grid.
This is a unique opportunity because:
- Youll collaborate across departments and gain real experience in cross-functional planning
- Youll build your communication skills while tackling impactful energy infrastructure questions
- Youll gain rare insight into national-level transmission planning and policy development
Details at a Glance:
- Term: Aug 20 Dec 12 2025 Full-time Paid
- Location: Carmel IN Housing available for qualified students
- Academic Level: Undergraduate (Juniors or Seniors) or Graduate
- Degree: Electrical Engineering Economics or Data Analytics
- Required Technical Skills:
- Experience with data analysis or visualization tools (Python Power BI Excel)
- Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with PSSE Tableau or market modeling tools
- Coursework in power systems economics or transmission planning
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Curious and eager to learn
- Collaborative and respectful
- Accountable and dependable
By the end of your co-op youll walk away with:
- Experience turning large datasets into actionable planning insights
- A working knowledge of the tools and processes behind national transmission planning
- A clear understanding of how your work contributed to the future of the grid
- Strong communication and technical skills applicable to any energy-focused career
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 people. Operating the electricity grid running a robust energy market planning for a bright future its what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day.
For more info about MISO check out our video: MISO What We Do
Apply today for this great opportunity to help us plan the grid of tomorrow!
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Employment Type
Full-Time
