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

What You’ll Do

As our Expansion Planning Engineer Co-op, you’ll take on impactful projects that sharpen your technical skills and expand your career opportunities. You’ll help analyze and model scenarios that guide MISO’s long-term planning, from integrating large loads to developing weather-dependent planning strategies.

You’ll Gain Hands-on Experience With

- Power system modeling tools such as PSS®E, EMS, and Python

- Real-world projects like large load integration and weather-driven planning scenarios

- Cross-functional collaboration, connecting your work to MISO’s broader system reliability mission

A Great Day In This Role Means

Working alongside your manager, mentor, and a cross-departmental “buddy” to analyze future system needs, develop planning scenarios, and contribute directly to studies that influence grid expansion decisions. You’ll know you’re making an impact when your recommendations support the planning of infrastructure that will reliably serve millions of people.

This Is a Unique Opportunity Because

- You’ll contribute to long-term system planning that directly impacts future grid reliability

- You’ll collaborate with professionals across MISO, learning how expansion planning connects to operations, markets, and policy

- You’ll gain professional development opportunities through interactive lunch & learns, social events, and community service projects

What You’ll Be Proud To Share

- Supported MISO’s Expansion Planning team by analyzing scenarios and large load impacts that informed future transmission planning

- Developed hands-on expertise with planning and modeling tools (Python, PSS®E, EMS)

- Presented findings and recommendations in a spotlight presentation to department leaders and executives

Qualifications At a Glance

Term: Jan 14 – May 1, 2026 | Full-time | Paid

Location: Eagan, MN | Housing available for qualified students

Academic Level: Undergraduate (Juniors or Seniors) or Graduate

Degree: Electrical Engineering

Required Technical Skills

- Completion of core engineering coursework such as circuits and power systems

- Exposure to or interest in Python, PSS®E, EMS, or other modeling systems

Preferred Skills

- Familiarity with system planning or modeling coursework/projects

- Interest in grid reliability and long-term system planning

Values Fit

- Curiosity, detail orientation, and self-motivation

- Excitement about applying engineering knowledge to support the power grid

- Alignment with MISO’s core values: Integrity, Commitment, Collaboration, Creativity, and Adaptability

By the End of Your Co-op, You’ll Walk Away With

- A tangible impact story (e.g., “My study identified planning scenarios that influenced long-term grid expansion strategy”)

- Stronger technical and analytical skills in system modeling and planning

- A deeper understanding of expansion planning and its role in grid reliability

- Expanded professional network across MISO and the energy industry

- A résumé-ready bullet such as: “Contributed to long-term expansion planning studies for MISO, supporting grid reliability and resilience for 45 million people.”

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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