Student Intern - Programmer

ISO New England is the independent system operator responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable flow of electricity in our region and planning for the future of the electric grid. We are at the forefront of New England’s ongoing transition to clean energy.

Internship Title- Programmer

Department – Participant & External Transaction Applications

Minimum Education level: Senior

Preferred Majors: Computer Science

Put your coding skills to work building and enhancing applications that keep New England’s energy markets running reliably and efficiently.

Who we are

ISO New England is one of the most pivotal energy companies you may have never heard of. Our job is to oversee the 24/7 operation of the power grid that covers the six states of New England and to administer the region’s $10+ billion “stock exchange” for buying and selling of wholesale electricity. Our work ensures that over 14 million people can reliably turn their lights on and complete their jobs, take care of their families, and live in comfort with convenience.

About the Department

The Participant and External Transaction Applications team develops and maintains applications that enable participants and stakeholders to interact with ISO New England’s markets and systems. The team builds critical software solutions that support business operations, system reliability, and user engagement.

About the Internship

We are seeking a motivated Programmer Intern to join our team for Summer 2026. This internship offers two potential project paths, depending on the intern’s interest and career goals:

1. Generative AI Project Path – Explore how well Generative AI can generate HTML, UIs, and persistent layers, assessing its usefulness and reliability for real-world applications.

2. Professional Programmer Path – Write production-quality code, contributing directly to applications deployed in ISO’s production environment.

Whichever path you choose, you will gain hands-on experience in software design, coding, and testing. You will work as a contributing member of the team, alongside experienced software professionals, with opportunities for mentorship and skill development.

How You’ll Make an Impact

You’ll help design and enhance applications that support market participants and external transactions, contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of New England’s energy markets.

What We Look For in a Candidate

- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field.

- Experience with Java.

- Knowledge of SQL.

- Experience with Web UI development (preferred).

- Familiarity with the Spring Framework (preferred).

- Experience integrating with MGS (preferred).

- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

What You’ll Gain

- Practical experience in enterprise software development.

- Exposure to modern development practices, tools, and frameworks.

- Opportunities for mentorship from experienced professionals.

- The chance to explore cutting-edge Generative AI applications in programming—or to contribute directly to production systems that support New England’s power grid operations.

This employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position (ex: H-1B, F-1/CPT/OPT, O-1, E-3, TN, J, etc.).

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This is a U.S. based role. If the successful candidate resides outside of the U.S., relocation will be required.

To be eligible for the internship candidate must have completed at least the first year of college and be currently enrolled in a four year or graduate-level academic program. Candidates must have the authority to work in the US on a permanent basis, without requiring sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity: We are proud to be an EEO employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, age, ancestry, marital status, disability (including learning, mental, intellectual, and physical), service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Drug Free Environment: We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.