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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 – Resource Adequacy Assessment Improvement

Department – Advanced Technology Solutions

Minimum Education level: PhD

Preferred Majors: Power System Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Help keep the lights on while shaping the future of New England’s grid. Join ISO New England for a hands-on PhD internship where you’ll use optimization, programming, and power systems analysis to improve resource adequacy assessments—critical studies that help ensure the region has enough electricity when it matters most.

Who We Are

ISO New England is one of the most pivotal energy companies you’ve probably 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.

Department Description

The Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) department engages in both long-term research projects and near-term design/process improvements. The department consists of experts in three topic areas: power systems, simulations, and markets. In all projects, the goal of the department is to provide innovative and practical solutions to current and emerging questions for ISO New England.

What You’ll be Working On

You’ll work with ISO New England’s in-house Probabilistic Evaluation Tool for Resource Adequacy (PETRA) to support capacity requirement analysis and resource accreditation studies.

You’ll help enhance how storage resources, uncertainty correlations, and fuel inventory are represented in resource adequacy models—applying data analytics, optimization, and programming to real-world grid reliability questions.

Along the way, you’ll gain practical experience with power system modeling, probabilistic analysis, data-driven reliability assessment, and technical problem solving in a regional transmission organization environment.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Your work will help ISO New England improve the tools and modeling approaches used to evaluate whether the region has sufficient resources to meet future electricity demand. By strengthening resource adequacy assessments, you’ll contribute to more informed planning decisions and support a reliable, resilient grid as energy storage, renewable resources, fuel availability, and demand patterns continue to evolve.

What We Look for in a Candidate

Currently pursuing a PhD in power system engineering, electrical engineering, operations research, or a related field.
Knowledge of power system resource adequacy concepts.
Strong background in optimization, analytical methods, and technical problem solving.
Strong programming skills, with experience using Python and Gurobi.
Experience with energy storage modeling is preferred.

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.).

This is an hourly position depending on your year in college. Interns are eligible for some paid time off benefits and have access to our wellness program.

Salary Range

$19 - $36 USD

Apply now to the ISO New England Summer Internship Program and do work that matters.

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.

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