Fall 2025 Co-op, Operations Planning Engineer (Undergraduate)
Fall 2025 Co-op, Operations Planning Engineer (Undergraduate)
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Job Description
As our Operation Planning Engineer Co-op youll analyze future operating conditions on the Bulk Electric System and help determine safe and reliable paths for maintenance and new construction. Your work ensures MISO can prepare for the grid of tomorrow.
Youll gain hands-on experience with:
- Power system analysis tools and grid modeling software
- Real-world contingency analysis and system studies
- Model validation and operational project support
A great day in this role means running power flow studies solving real-world grid reliability challenges and knowing your analysis helped ensure safe and stable operations for millions of people. Youll collaborate with engineers use industry tools and see your work directly impact tomorrows grid.
This is a unique opportunity because:
- Collaborate across teams like Real-Time Ops DA Market and Transmission Planning
- Learn about industry tools and grid reliability in a hands-on way
- Contribute to work that directly impacts people across the region
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 and Seniors)
- Degree: Electrical Engineering
- Required Technical Skills:
- Completion of core Electrical Engineering courses
- Preferred Skills:
- Completion of classes in Power Systems Analysis
- Programming experience (e.g. Python MATLAB or C)
- Hands-on projects or internships related to grid modeling or system studies
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:
- Hands-on experience with real-time contingency analysis and power system modeling tools
- A strong understanding of how the energy grid operates and how MISO maintains reliability
- The ability to apply power systems coursework to solve real-world grid challenges
- Professional collaboration experience with cross-functional teams across operations and planning
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 keep the lights on!
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Employment Type
Full-Time
