Student Internship - Interconnection Services & Resource Qualifications Intern

About the role

ISO New England ensures the safe and reliable flow of electricity across the six-state New England region and oversees the region’s wholesale electricity market. As an Interconnection Service & Resource Qualifications Intern, you will assist engineers with studies that determine how new solar, wind, and battery projects can connect to the transmission system, analyze data, explore modeling methods, and learn to use industry‑standard power system analysis tools. This role lets you apply power‑system coursework to a critical challenge in the clean‑energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Support Transmission Service Studies Group engineers and consultants in managing study input and output data.
• Assist in performing and analyzing power system studies, including power flow, stability, and short‑circuit simulations.
• Investigate methodologies for modeling renewable energy resources, especially those connected at lower transmission voltage levels.
• Contribute to the evaluation of interconnection requests and resource qualification processes.

Requirements

• Minimum education level: Junior (completed at least first year of college).
• Preferred major: Electrical Engineering.
• Enrollment in a bachelor’s or graduate program in electrical engineering.
• Completed coursework in power systems preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Must have authority to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship.
• If residing outside the U.S., relocation will be required.

Skills

Analytical thinking, data management, power‑system modeling, teamwork, and communication.

Benefits

• Eligible for paid time off.
• Access to wellness program.
• Exposure to the energy industry.
• Mentorship and meaningful project work.
• Real‑world experience with transmission and interconnection engineers.

Pay

The expected hourly range is $19‑$36 per hour, depending on year in college.