Power Systems Engineering Intern Summer 2026 (Hybrid or Remote)
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Job Location:
Folsom, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Whats In it for You
Our purpose is to lead the way to tomorrows energy network. Your work as an intern can impact millions of people who depend on electricity for their everyday lives.
- You will get real world experience to begin or further your career pursuits in the energy industry. This is a paid intern position for 10 -12 weeks during summer 2026.
- You get to work on interesting and challenging assignments that will help grow your skill set.
- Opportunities to interact with the CEO and the Executive team of the ISO.
- Invitations to seminars on the latest energy industry topics such as renewables electric cars and micro grids.
- Social activities with other interns.
- You have the opportunity to work at our green LEED certified Folsom California campus with some of the brightest people in the industry if you are local.
What You Will Be Doing
Past Assignments have included work such as:
- Participation in project implementation teams to ensure successful implementation of key power systems software applications projects.
- Learn about our new Energy Management System (EMS) software and upgrade.
- Perform outage studies application testing tool development and modeling updates.
- Create new tools and other automations to support outage studies and improve efficiencies of processes.
- Use engineering models to identify market impacts and present reports subject to industry regulatory and peer review.
Qualifications :
Level of Education and Discipline
- Currently in an Undergraduate Masters degree (MS) or PhD program in Electrical Engineering or related field. Degree program with a Power systems focus strongly desired.
- Graduating December of 2026 or later.
Amount of Experience
- Previous internships research or work experience within electric industry is desired.
- Research and or studies in energy industry highly desired.
Type of Experience
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite.
- Good presentation oral and written communication skills highly desirable.
- Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent analytical and problems solving skills required.
Additional skills and abilities
- Strong understanding of Power Systems concepts
- Familiarity running power flow studies within PSLF PSSE PowerWorld or MATLAB desired
Additional Information :
The pay range for power systems engineer interns at the CAISO is $28 - $33 per hour.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
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
About Company
The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/ ... View more
