About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience with the systems that support reliable electricity across New England. You will work with the Power System Modeling and Support team to maintain the Energy Management System breaker-node model. This role connects classroom learning to practical grid operations through data verification and process improvement.
What you'll do#
- Review and verify modeling data, including substation one-line diagrams.
- Check generator and transformer modeling information for accuracy.
- Verify metering data mapped to network elements.
- Partner with staff to explore automation opportunities that improve the efficiency and accuracy of model verification.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
- Must have completed at least the first year of college and be enrolled in a four-year or graduate-level program.
- Rising juniors are preferred, though rising sophomores are encouraged to apply.
- Proficiency with Excel, with experience in Excel VBA macros preferred.
- Interest in power systems, grid operations, data verification, or technical problem solving.
- Strong attention to detail, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Must have the authority to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis, as this position does not offer visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Windsor, Connecticut.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position with an hourly range of $19 to $36, depending on your year in college.
About ISO New England Inc.
ISO New England Inc. operates as a nonprofit organization focused on power delivery and market pricing across six states in the region. Founded in 1996, the company maintains the electrical grid and manages energy markets. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people at its headquarters in Holyoke, Massachusetts. A majority of the staff hold advanced degrees to support grid operations and system planning.
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