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

What You'll Do:

As our Transmission Planning Engineer Co-op, you'll 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.

You'll 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. You'll know you're making an impact when your work helps guide long-term investments in the electric grid.

This is a Unique Opportunity Because:

• You'll collaborate across departments and gain real experience in cross-functional planning
• You'll expand on existing data analytics projects and contribute new insights into system reliability and market performance
• You'll 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, Economics, or Data Analysis

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, you'll 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 - it's 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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Some college of Data Analytics (required)
Some college of Electrical Engineering (required)

Experience with data analysis or visualization tools (Python, Power BI, Excel) (required)
Familiarity with PSSE, Tableau, or market modeling tools (preferred)
Completion of power systems, economics, or transmission planning courses. (preferred)