MISO & SPP Wholesale Markets Internship Summer 2026
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Job Location:
Columbia, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Advanced Energy United seeks a proactive and detail-oriented Policy and Advocacy Intern to join ourExpanding Wholesale Marketsteam for the Summer2026program.The ideal candidate would beajunior/seniorcollegestudentor graduate studentwith an engineering legalpolicyoreconomicsbackground.This rolewill helpsupport Uniteds missionof achieving 100% clean energyand workto shape a clean energy futurethrough engagementinthe Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)and Southwest Power Pool (SPP)stakeholder processes.Potential topics includetransmission interconnectiondistributed energy resources large load growthorotherwholesale marketreforms. The internship willculminatein a final projectpresented to theentireorganization.
Therole may include attending relevant stakeholder meetings(virtually)to track market developments and processes.Itwill focus on changing the rules governing how existing wholesale electricity marketsoperateto expand opportunities in support ofthe growth of clean energy resources and the retirement of aging incumbent technologies.The intern may be responsible for research and reporting as well aspreparation ofadvocacy materials (comments presentations letters fact sheets etc.).The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with interest and experience in policy and politics wholesale energy markets clean energy and climate. Candidates should be creative and flexible able to explain complex topics clearly andhave the ability toprioritize and move between projects as needed to support Uniteds work in a wide variety of areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical/PolicyResearch & Analysis:Track and analyzepolicy developmentsin MISO and SPP; prepare summariesandpolicy memoson key issues raised at stakeholder meetings; conduct research andidentifybest practices in transmissioninterconnectiondistributed energy resources resourceaccreditationand load growth processes.
- MISO & SPP Stakeholder Participation & Comment Development:Monitor and summarize relevant MISO and SPP stakeholder meetings;assistin drafting comments and developing policy positions; research technical issues related to energy markets; monitor news and developments in the Midwest that affect transmission interconnection and wholesale electricity markets.
- Communications:Draft talking points letter summary memos and fact sheets for a variety of audiences.
Final Project:Interns will complete an independent research project on aMISO/SPPenergy policy topic of mutual interest (examples: comparative analysis ofdemand response/distributed energy resource reforms at MISO and SPP;stakeholderpowermappingand research). The project will be presented to the organization at the end of the program
Interns willworkahybridscheduleand thereforemustbelocated inthe DC MD VA area for the summer a commutable distance to our DC office.A final project will be due from each intern and presented to the organizationat the end of the program.
Required Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint etc.)
Preferred Skills
Detail-oriented; intellectually curious;strong writtenandoral communication skills; andinterest in advanced energy and/or public policy career
Special Application Instructions
To be considered for this internship pleasesubmita resume and cover letter expressing why this opportunity and organizationinterestsyou.
Dates:6/15-8/14
Location:DC(Hybrid)
Hours:40 hoursper week
Compensation:$18.00/hr
Advanced Energy United is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race color religion national origin citizenship status age disability sex veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws regulations or ordinances. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application interview process and/ or to perform essential job functions please contact the Talent Acquisition team at We are committed to the values of diversity equity inclusion and justice across our organization (DEIJ). We also incorporate these values into our mission of making the energy we use secure clean and affordable. We know that varied perspectives and a commitment to social justice are needed to succeed in making the United States an advanced energy economy. We commit to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that represents different cultures backgrounds and viewpoints.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
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