Spring 2026 Co-op, Transmission Planning Engineer (Undergraduate|Graduate)

What Youll Do:

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
• Expanding prior projects through data analytics and visualization including automating analysis and creating dashboards with Python Power BI and Tableau
• Supporting strategic planning and interregional transmission studies

A Great Day in This Role Means:

Compiling and analyzing data from multiple sources creating clear visualizations and sharing insights with other teams; seeing how your analysis directly 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 expand on existing data analytics projects and contribute new insights into system reliability and market performance
• Youll gain rare exposure to national-level transmission planning and policy development

Qualifications at a Glance:

Term: Jan 14 May 1 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:

• 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

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
• Stronger visualization skills in Python Power BI and Tableau
• A clear understanding of how your work contributed to the future of the grid

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 its 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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